'Remote Pilot' research project to support single pilot operations
As part of the major research project ‘NICo’ of the German Aerospace Center students of the study program ‘Industrial Design’ of the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences developed concepts for future remote co-pilot workstations.
The support of single pilots by a remote co-pilot from the ground is one possibility for the safe execution of single-pilot operations. The HMI developed for this purpose must support the users as best as possible in their tasks in this high-risk environment. In the user-centered development process, ergonomic and functional aspects had to be examined repeatedly with regard to this premise.
This innovative approach and design concept will make the aviation of the future safer and more efficient by providing the best possible assistance to the flying pilot during regular flights.?
This project was accompanied by a parallel project. In this project, another student ( Marc Findeisen ) dealt with the design of an interface for remote pilots, which focused on 1:1 communication and support of the flying pilot - for example in particularly stressful situations for the pilot in the cockpit.
The interdisciplinary project of design, engineering and UX research shows the outstanding results that can come from combining applied design research, aviation research and pilot involvement.
Project Manager and Researcher at DLR (German Aerospace Center)
1 年It is so inspiring to see your designs and our concepts coming together to be flown with pilots this summer. I'm very excited about the results and the future research questions we will face. We must never lose sight of flight safety, which is our number one priority.