transdev hector - safe
mobility for children
school project in collaboration with Yohan Benchetrit, Thomas Busson,
Valentine Bordet, Aurore Guillon, Agathe Pajot & Transdev
duration: 3 months
delivery: 2018
brief: create an autonomous taxi for 2030 focusing on the human aspect of public transport. It should be integrated in the existing infrastructure while adding real value.
intention and design
Through our research we noticed there was no mobility service specifically designed for children. Autonomous vehicles would allow more precision and personalisation.
For those reasons, we decided to develop a vehicle helping children develop their autonomy, protected by a trustworthy and safe system.
We conducted interviews with parents, children and Transdev employees to come up with solutions that would make everyone feel comfortable and safe.
Each vehicle has a specific route to pick up children on their way to school. The route is dictated by different factors, such has geolocation, timing, age group and vehicle filling.
safe and playful
One safety idea was to have a chaperone on board to ensure children's well-being during school pick-ups and activities. We wanted Hector to feel both safe for parents and fun for kids, so we designed the interior as a digital playground. Using augmented reality, children can collaborate to create a virtual world by drawing on the windows.
We designed every element with children in mind, using Gravity Sketch in VR to view the space from their perspective and ensure proper proportions. Everything in their area suits how they interact and behave.
