HMI for Commercial Vehicles

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HMI for commercial vehicles and off-highway systems

Operating concepts for demanding conditions – from construction machinery to special vehicles.

In the vehicle or during operation, the driver rarely has the attention for complex operating procedures: Vibration, changing light conditions, and the actual work task compete with the interface for his concentration. We develop HMI solutions for commercial vehicles and off-highway systems that enable quick, safe operating decisions even under these conditions.

✔ Safe operation during driving or use

✔ Less distraction for the driver

✔ Robust against vibration, light and environmental influences

Optimize HMI for commercial vehicles

Challenges

When the environment and situation make operation difficult

Commercial vehicles and off-highway machines are operated under conditions that are hardly comprehensible in the office:

Operation during driving or ongoing work deployment
Limited attention, as the focus is on the actual task
Vibration, changing light conditions, and other environmental influences
Situations requiring quick response without long thought

Solution

Interfaces that work even under real conditions

We design user interfaces that prepare information so that it can be captured at a glance – with reduced interaction during the actual work activity.

Clear visual hierarchies for quick readability at a glance
Reduced interaction during driving or movement to avoid distraction
Ergonomic operating logic adapted to seating position, gloves and vibration
Integration of the user interface into the entire vehicle concept, not as an isolated display

Working Method

Our approach

1. Analysis —We investigate the real operating situation: Driving environment, attention distribution, critical operating moments.

2. Concept —From this, we develop an operating logic with a clear visual hierarchy and reduced interaction during travel.

3. Prototype —The concept becomes tangible as a prototype, ideally testable directly in the vehicle context.

4. Testing —We validate with real drivers under realistic conditions, not just at the desk.

5. Implementation —The validated solution is integrated into vehicle control together with your team.

Optimize HMI for commercial vehicles

Reference

Magirus EasyOperator

For Magirus, we redesigned the operating interface of fire trucks with the aim of enabling error-free operation even under stress and time pressure. The result: a simplified, clearly structured operating logic that functions reliably in use.

View reference Magirus EasyOperator

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Testimonial

“Busse […] has been working for us (Magirus GmbH) in the field of HMI development for some time now. I/we have come to know Ms Plehn as an extremely competent point of contact and project manager who drives projects forward with a great deal of expertise and a consistent approach. All the issues we have raised so far have been dealt with promptly and resolved to our complete satisfaction. Working on the project […] is a pleasant and productive experience. Should further projects arise, I/we would be delighted to continue this excellent collaboration.”

Harald Fitz, MAGIRUS

Result / Benefit

How you benefit

Reliable operation even in the presence of vibration, noise and changing light conditions
Less distraction for the driver from their actual work task
More efficient use of the machine in day-to-day operation
A user interface that fits in with the vehicle’s overall design

Optimising HMIs for commercial vehicles

Would you like to find out how you can improve your vehicle’s performance in real-world conditions? Get in touch with us for a no-obligation chat.

Our skills

Consulting

UX design

Design system / styleguide

User interface design

Clickdummy

User-centered design process

Usability Testing

Icon design

Animation

VR / AR

Your contact person

Evamaria Plehn, Head of UI/UX Design

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