What makes the difference between a driver and a passenger? ‘Taking the wheel’ means taking control of the entire vehicle, not just the steering.
The steering wheel is the first interior contact and one of the central HMI. You “get behind the wheel” and you keep your vehicle under control with it. The role of this steering wheel is becoming ever more and more important, as it is the first HMI place where the driver is confirming its awakened presence to the machine, by grabbing it.
The steering is part of the safety system, it is an important design element of the interior (including the automaker or marque logo), and it holds many controls, starting with the horn.
That’s the focus of this week’s in-depth article, including the review of three important steering wheel suppliers: Autoliv, Joyson, and ZF.
Coffee Corner asks whether the steering wheel has a future. What do you think the answer might be?
As the year is nearing its end, it’s coming time to renew your DVN Interior membership. Don’t miss a single week!
Sincerely yours,
