ARacing - A new go-kart experience
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2023
Submitted on
2023-05-31
Abstract
This process report was developed by three graduate students as part of a master’s thesis in the education of Industrial Design at Aalborg University. The report describes the iterative process toward designing a new experience within the electric rental go-kart area. The project deals with the problem of go-karting being a rarely visited activity within the segment of young people, with most stating they had only tried it once in their lives. Here, due to it being based on an experience most fitting for people having an interest in racing, hence its focus lies on individual performance and the singular goal of getting the fastest lap time. In conjunction with the go-kart brand DINO Kart and through research, field studies, and various testing within the target group, the solution, ARacing, was created. ARacing is an interactive gaming solution system for electric rental go-karts based on augmented reality technology providing a new immersi- ve go-kart activity emphasizing team play and a unique driving experience. ARacing is a three-part solution consisting of a redesigned front part, with an integrated display and camera, and a redesigned steering wheel accommoda- ting the interactive activity. While driving, a videogame emerges through the display, combining the real and digital world, creating an exciting track layout varying from lap to lap.
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