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Bokdam, Anna (author)The automotive industry is looking at improving their new cars in different ways. Comfortability is a hot topic since it is dependent on so many aspects. The entire interior of the car influences how comfortable the end user is. Furthermore, autonomous vehicles are rising. That means that people have a lot of time to do other things while...master thesis 2024
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Hogeveen, Thomas (author)This graduation project, conducted in collaboration with Lynk & Co, delves into the examination of their current car-sharing service. Lynk & Co, an automotive brand featuring the 01 model, provides a comprehensive sharing platform allowing owners to share their vehicles, even with strangers. However, concerns arise when sharing with...master thesis 2023
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Kunkeler, Jasper (author)Temporary tram and bus stops can be seen as an overlooked structure in the city. While permanent stops are getting are improving greatly, temporary tram and bus stops are being left behind. Gemeente Amsterdam has the goal to make every stop in the municipality accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. This report explores a...master thesis 2023
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Dai, Xiranai (author)The objective of this project is to examine the effects of new technology in car seats on fatigue and discomfort. The first step involves defining the fatigue framework and selecting an appropriate assessment method. Since different studies suggest that the definition of fatigue can vary in different situations, a street interview was conducted...master thesis 2023
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Singh, Utkarsh (author)As the automotive industry advances towards greater autonomy, the landscape of car travel is evolving. The integration of reclined seating within vehicles, made possible without major alterations to traditional layouts, presents a promising avenue for enhancing passenger experiences. This shift, however, comes with unique safety challenges due...master thesis 2023
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Singh, Utkarsh (author)As the automotive industry advances towards greater autonomy, the landscape of car travel is evolving. The integration of reclined seating within vehicles, made possible without major alterations to traditional layouts, presents a promising avenue for enhancing passenger experiences. This shift, however, comes with unique safety challenges due...master thesis 2023
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Cornelje, Sebastian (author)This thesis explores combining Extended Reality (XR) with traditional co-creation methods to construct a unique and integrative design facilitation method named XR+. The XR+ method is intended to be used at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to aid in the process of innovative cabin design. However, the method is not limited to cabin design and...master thesis 2023
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Morres, Max (author)As remote work becomes increasingly popular, many people are working or studying at their dinner table while seated in a chair that does not adequately support them or is not appropriately sized, leading to various physical complaints. Traditional office chairs are often big and bulky, and their design does not complement home environments....master thesis 2023
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Houwing, Daniel (author)During the redesign of the interior of the Flying-V, especially the Chaise Longue, it is investigated how Virtual Reality (VR) can be used within the design process as an evaluation tool. Can test subjects use VR to provide feedback on conceptual designs? And what are the pros and cons? While these questions are being explored, the results of...master thesis 2022
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Schrijen, Rob (author)Summary<br/> <br/>This project is carried out in collaboration with bicycle accessories manufacturer Widek BV. Widek came with the plan to create a new design for bicycle handlebar grips with an increased ergonomic value compared to the currently available alternatives. The origination of this plan lies with the release of a paper containing new...master thesis 2022
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Nixon, Asha (author)Travelling by air has seen a boom in the past decades due to social, demographic and economic factors (Adepalli, 2018). An increasing trend is observed among young parents travelling with their babies facilitated by low travel costs (Yeoman, 2012). However, babies below 2 years are not considered as regular passengers and airlines make babies...master thesis 2021
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De Jonghe, Orelio (author)Short-haul flights are currently one of the most carbon-intensive modes of travel. Weight and fuel economy are closely linked. Therefore, weight reduction in the aviation industry is one of the critical factors in making commercial aviation more sustainable. This project focuses on aircraft efficiency by developing a lightweight aircraft seat...master thesis 2021
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Ping, Yayu (author)The angle of attack (AOA) of an airplane changes the direction of the gravitational force on passengers and this thereby might influence passengers’ flying experience. However, the contribution of the AOA regarding comfort/discomfort is not fully explored. In this paper, we aim to fill this knowledge gap by identifying the relationships between...master thesis 2021
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Walgaard, Jeroen (author)The number of people working night shifts has been steadily increasing over the past 20 years. Although shift workers have known this for a long time already from first-hand experience, the Dutch national institute for public health and the environment has recently published advice to minimize night (shift) work, as it is detrimental to the...master thesis 2021
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Wamelink, Lisa (author)This graduation project investigates the opportunities for the design of a new floorplan concept for the Flying-V aircraft. The aircraft’s unique V-shaped layout brings about limitations for how seating and other interior elements such as lavatories and galleys can be placed in the floorplan. Meaning that a different approach needs to be taken...master thesis 2021
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Roozendaal, Tjark (author)This report concerned the development of a soft robotic module for a seat pan, its optimization and application. The soft robotic module has an LED and photosensors for determining the distance of indentation and the passive force created by compressing the foam spring inside. An air pressure sensor is used to determine the active force created...master thesis 2021
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Zawierucha, Maciej (author)The coronavirus, which emerged worldwide in 2020, has raised concerns about viral safety in air travel. Less passengers fly due to the imposed restrictions and the fear of catching the virus while traveling. These concerns might have a long-term impact on travel patterns, with nearly a third of travelers planning to fly less after the pandemic....master thesis 2021
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Hofs, Thomas (author)The Flying-V in itself is an excellent project to view in which an extraordinary collaboration between different faculties of Delft University of Technology and companies work closely together. This project’s beauty is that through innovations, we can start a new way of flying with a white canvas. This project focuses on how passengers, cabin...master thesis 2020
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Schutte, Tim (author)It is expected that the automotive industry will be facing a radical shift, going from human driven cars to cars that are driving autonomously. In this project I started out with performing an in depth literature research to get a good understanding on what is expected to change. My expectations that the design and solutions for a self-driving...master thesis 2019