Innovative design of intelligent commuting vehicles for elderly users

Abstract: Nowadays, the proportion of elderly people in the population structure is gradually increasing, and their travel is a problem that society needs to pay attention to and urgently solve. With the decline of physical functions, it is difficult for elderly people to have a comfortable and stable ride experience that can reassure themselves and their families. This not only affects their quality of life, but also limits their enthusiasm for participating in social activities. Based on the above background, this study is an innovative design research of intelligent commuting vehicles for elderly users. This product is designed for elderly users or patients who are sick, weak, and have limited mobility. Through the research content of the project, it helps the elderly or patients to travel more conveniently in their daily lives, improving their quality of life and convenience. Intelligent commuting vehicles combine advanced medical technology and intelligent vehicle technology, aiming to provide essential medical assistance and comfortable driving experience for the elderly, helping them better manage their health, respond to emergency situations, and maintain contact and social activities with the outside world. This study first adopts the literature research method to thoroughly sort out and summarize the development history, current development status, and future development trends of existing intelligent commuting vehicles, providing comprehensive research background knowledge. Secondly, by collecting questionnaires and other methods, we aim to extensively gather data from the elderly, in order to gain a deeper understanding of their attitudes, needs, and expectations towards smart commuting vehicles, and provide empirical basis for product design. Finally, using case analysis method, by analyzing various excellent cases of commuting vehicles at home and abroad, successful elements and innovative points are extracted, and specific design practice content is formed. Through the analysis of the elderly population and intelligent commuting vehicles using the above methods, it is found that in complex urban transportation environments, some physically weak elderly people lack the ability to ensure their own physical health and handle emergency situations while driving. And the market for elderly vehicle does not have relevant emergency plans due to the limitations of the consumer group. In response to factors such as inconvenient hands and feet, decreased vision and hearing, and diseases among the elderly, this intelligent commuting vehicle is designed with an easy-to-use intelligent operation interface, as well as front style doors and movable seats that are convenient for the elderly to get on and off the vehicle. In terms of medical assistance, corresponding health monitoring equipment has been equipped, including emergency rescue functions, medical monitoring devices, remote medical services, and other equipment and functions. In addition, to ensure the psychological security and trust of family members, a remote control system is set up to allow family members to have real-time access to the travel situation of the elderly. Intelligent commuting vehicles that integrate advanced medical technology and intelligent vehicle technology are expected to provide safer, more convenient, and comfortable travel solutions for the elderly population, thereby having a profound impact on improving their quality of life, promoting social inclusiveness, and harmonious development.

Keywords: Industrial design, aging friendly, smart healthcare, commuting vehicles

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1006294

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