Infotainment Systems for Motorbikes [Exchange Australia]
master thesis
Status | open |
Advisor | Sarah Christin Reichmann |
Professor | Prof. Dr. Sven Mayer |
Task
We, the Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q) at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia, offer you a unique position for your Master/Bachelor thesis in the areas of human-computer interaction and infotainment systems for motorbikes.
Join us on the journey of shaping the digital future and break the cycle with newest innovation technology approaches. We are a dedicated research team based in Brisbane in the Sunshine State of Australia and look for creative and out of the box thinking minds to join our team onshore.
We work on the most difficult challenges in the automotive industry where the only limits are our own imagination. Digitalization will be key to ensure a safe riding experience in the future. Come join our creative team to shape the future of motorbikes. All in?
What awaits you?
We will work with you to shape and scope your thesis project to align with any of the following activities:
- You will prepare real-world rider studies in various traffic scenarios and different interaction concepts.
- Evaluate various output media for a safe riding experience.
- Build a pretotype with an innovative mixed approach of augmented reality and voice speech. In addition, this unique placement provides
- the ability to present and discuss your solutions with industry experts at BMW Motorrad Munich on a higher level.
- the chance to discuss the newest trends in smart voice agents with other creative minds within industry and relevant stakeholders such as the state police in Queensland with an idea to learn from them and support shaping infotainment solutions for the future.
What should you bring along?
- Currently enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university studying Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related fields like Computer Science Engineering, Software Engineering, Informatics, Data Science. Masterâs degree preferred.
- Proven experience in software development, software engineering, prototyping or similar role.
- Experience in software development life cycles (SDLC).
- Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment.
- Knowledge of coding languages (e.g.,C++, Java, JavaScript, Python) and platforms like Unity.
- An elevated mindset that is willing to think outside of the box and sees opportunity in every difficulty.
- Being able to work in a team is key for this position.
Challenge accepted? Apply now!
Earliest starting date: 01.05.2023
Duration: 6 - 12 months
Working hours: Full-time