Advanced Massage Application in Automotive Seating

This research project aims to improve the comfort of automotive seating by evaluating a new vibration massage system developed by our partner company and developing a pressure sensing software that can monitor how people respond to the vibration massage system. The project will integrate the vibration system with the software and introduce additional features such as anti-fatigue and biometric massage functionalities. The anti-fatigue feature will help manage and regulate pressure in the seat to reduce discomfort. If someone feels uncomfortable, the system will notify them and suggest suitable treatments. The biometric massage functionality will detect stress levels and simulate the occupant’s heart rate, offering energizing or relaxing options. Heart rate will be measured and feedback will be collected through surveys to assess the effectiveness of the different functionalities. This research will benefit our partner organization by meeting customer demands and integrate innovative technology to their products.

Faculty Supervisor:

David Andrews;Eunsik Kim

Student:

Partner:

Schukra of North America Ltd

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Transportation and warehousing

University:

University of Windsor

Program: