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The weight of two-wheelers significantly influences the riding behavior. With increasing motorization (e-bike, cargo bike, motorcycle), the usable payload increases. This, in turn, has a greater impact on maneuverability and safe movement in traffic with increasing motorization. These effects are particularly pronounced, especially with motorcycles. With the mobile rider experience demonstrator, the cause-and-effect principle between weight and riding behavior can be felt within seconds.

Aim

The aim of this project is to transfer basic principles of vibration theory to a wide range of societal applications and to facilitate access to science. At the same time, the mobile rider experience demonstrator can be used to investigate the human perception of vibrations on the body.

Approach

• Identification of relevant excitations caused by road surfaces on vibration-capable systems
• Design of a multi-part, mobile demonstrator for outdoor and indoor use
• Integration of a 3D visualization unit for real driving experiences
• Development of a pilot study to assess user acceptance within a lecture context

Benefit

The mobile rider experience demonstrator illustrates practical research conducted at the University of Stuttgart and the ICM among young people on one hand, and both young individuals and potentially vulnerable groups affected by the underlying physical effects on the other hand. Both groups can be addressed very easily and specifically. The research findings on vibration behavior may be published and can be further utilized in the development of new products later on.