Optimus ride - led communication display
With Optimus Ride’s autonomous vehicles on the roads at a few deployment sites nationwide, the company wanted a way to test out external vehicle communication. Working closely with the design team, we came up with the light ring, a band of diffused LEDs that can display various interactions and colors. This was a really fun project, and people loved walking by it in the office!
Worked closely with Industrial Designer and UX/UI to execute working prototype for user testing
Developed a weather resistant lighted assembly geometry that could be transferred to future sensor assemblies
Design accounted for height restrictions, vibration, sensor performance, and visibility
Initial looks like prototype placed on top of vehicle
Outdoor feasibility testing - LED diffusion and brightness/visibility during bright daylight
Plastics and mount installed on vehicle