Understanding User Requirements for Creating Sensor-Powered Smart Car Cabins Through Retrofitting
This research addresses the problem of enhancing smart car cabin functionality for car owners by identifying user requirements for retrofit solutions.
This paper explores the design of sensor-powered smart car cabins through retrofitting. The authors conducted a two-phase study with 18 and 15 participants respectively, identifying challenges with existing smart cabin sensors and gathering user requirements for retrofit solutions.
In this paper, we explore a novel approach that leverages retrofitting to create sensor-powered smart car cabins. We propose that retrofitting offers a promising way to complement and extend the capabilities of built-in smart cabin sensors provided by car manufacturers. To understand how retrofitting solutions should be designed, we conducted a two-phase study. First, through semi-structured interviews with 18 participants, we examined challenges with built-in smart cabin sensors and identified opportunities where retrofitting could address these limitations. Second, through probe-based participatory design sessions with 15 participants, we identified user requirements and expectations for effective retrofit solutions. Based on our findings, we present a set of design recommendations to guide the future development of retrofit methods for smart car cabins.