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Diploma in Haptic Integration with Visual/Audio in the Cockpit

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in Haptic Integration with Visual/Audio in the Cockpit. 8 modules covering multisensory perception, haptic actuation technologies, haptic pattern design, visual and audible signals, multimodal warning architecture, warning and distraction regulations, and evaluation of multimodal interfaces with ISO 15006, ISO/TS 16951 and ISO 15005, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the tactile, visual and auditory perception mechanisms relevant in the cockpit.

02

Select haptic actuation technologies according to the application and its constraints.

03

Design haptic patterns coded by urgency and function.

04

Integrate haptic, visual and audible signals into a coherent warning architecture.

05

Apply ISO 15006, ISO/TS 16951 and ISO 15005 to warning design.

06

Evaluate multimodal interfaces with reaction, gaze and workload metrics.

07

Document a multimodal warning from concept to validation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Multimodal HMI engineers
  • Haptics designers
  • Product sound designers
  • Human factors specialists
  • ADAS systems engineers
  • User experience researchers
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the automotive sector
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 15006 (auditory presentation of information in vehicles)
  • ISO/TS 16951 (procedures for determining the priority of on-board messages)
  • ISO 15005 (dialogue management)
  • ISO 15008 (visual presentation of information in vehicles)
  • UNECE R157 (Automated Lane Keeping Systems)
  • ISO 9241-910 (framework for tactile and haptic interactions)
  • UNECE R79 (steering equipment)
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Unity
  • Tobii Pro Lab
  • Max (Cycling '74)
  • SILAB
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1Somatosensory system and mechanoreceptors
  2. 1.2Vibrotactile thresholds and frequency ranges
  3. 1.3Multisensory integration and the temporal window
  4. 1.4Divided attention and the multiple resource model
  5. 1.5Perceived latency and audio-haptic synchrony
  6. 1.6Sensory masking by noise and vibration
  7. 1.7Effects of age on tactile perception
  8. 1.8Habituation and sensory adaptation
  9. 1.9Workload and driver saturation
  10. 1.10Lab: vibrotactile thresholds with controlled stimuli
  1. 2.1ERM motors and linear resonant actuators (LRA)
  2. 2.2Piezoelectric and voice-coil actuators
  3. 2.3Electrostatic friction on touch surfaces
  4. 2.4Force feedback in the steering wheel and pedal
  5. 2.5Vibrotactile seats and actuator arrays
  6. 2.6Contactless haptics using ultrasound
  7. 2.7Control electronics and amplifiers
  8. 2.8Mounting, isolation and frequency response
  9. 2.9Power consumption and thermal management
  10. 2.10Lab: measuring the acceleration of an LRA actuator
  1. 3.1Amplitude, frequency, duration and envelope
  2. 3.2Tactons and haptic vocabularies
  3. 3.3Rhythm and urgency coding
  4. 3.4Virtual clicks that mimic a mechanical button
  5. 3.5Virtual textures and detents on displays
  6. 3.6Directional patterns in the seat and steering wheel
  7. 3.7Effect libraries and style guides
  8. 3.8Consistency across vehicle platforms
  9. 3.9Annoyance, surprise and acceptance
  10. 3.10Workshop: designing a vocabulary of five tactons
  1. 4.1Visual hierarchy in the cluster and head-up display
  2. 4.2Colour, flashing and tell-tale coding
  3. 4.3Earcons, auditory icons and voice messages
  4. 4.4Spatial sound and localisation in the cabin
  5. 4.5Acoustic urgency scaling
  6. 4.6Sonification of vehicle states
  7. 4.7Cabin acoustics and loudspeaker system
  8. 4.8Brand sound identity
  9. 4.9Accessibility for people with hearing loss
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: three-level warning earcon
  1. 5.1Redundancy versus complementarity of channels
  2. 5.2Escalation of alerts by criticality
  3. 5.3Temporal synchronisation between channels
  4. 5.4Arbitration and prioritisation of messages
  5. 5.5Collision, lane and blind-spot alerts
  6. 5.6Take-over requests in automated driving
  7. 5.7False alarms and trust calibration
  8. 5.8Personalisation by driver profile
  9. 5.9Software architecture of the warning manager
  10. 5.10Case study: warning matrix for a lane assist system
  1. 6.1Message prioritisation under ISO/TS 16951
  2. 6.2Auditory presentation under ISO 15006
  3. 6.3Visual presentation under ISO 15008
  4. 6.4Dialogue management under ISO 15005
  5. 6.5Transition warnings in UNECE R157
  6. 6.6ISO 9241-910 haptic interaction framework
  7. 6.7NHTSA visual-manual distraction guidelines
  8. 6.8Euro NCAP driver assistance protocols
  9. 6.9Technical file for type approval
  10. 6.10Case study: verifying a warning against ISO 15006
  1. 7.1Reaction times and detection rates
  2. 7.2Mental workload with NASA-TLX and physiological measures
  3. 7.3Eye tracking and gaze metrics
  4. 7.4Driving simulator studies
  5. 7.5On-road tests and naturalistic driving
  6. 7.6Acceptance and perceived annoyance
  7. 7.7Experimental design and statistical analysis
  8. 7.8Rapid prototyping with haptic hardware
  9. 7.9Evidence-based design recommendations
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: unimodal versus multimodal study
  1. 8.1Selection of the critical use case
  2. 8.2User and safety requirements
  3. 8.3Design of the haptic signal
  4. 8.4Design of the visual and audio layers
  5. 8.5Integrated prototype in a cockpit mock-up
  6. 8.6User test and analysis
  7. 8.7Tuning of synchrony and parameters
  8. 8.8Regulatory documentation of the warning
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Unity, Tobii Pro Lab, Max (Cycling '74) and SILAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures: driving simulator studies with multimodal warnings, bench characterisation of haptic actuators, and perception tests in a vehicle on the road. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: ISO 15006, ISO/TS 16951, ISO 15005, ISO 15008, UNECE R157, ISO 9241-910, UNECE R79.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 15006, ISO/TS 16951 and ISO 15005 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink, Unity, Tobii Pro Lab, Max (Cycling '74) and SILAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a multimodal warning project combining haptic, visual and audio layers in an integrated cockpit mock-up tested with users, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Critical use case
Select a critical use case and define the user and safety requirements.
Haptic signal design
Design the haptic signal coded by urgency and function.
Visual and audio layers
Design the visual and audio layers and integrate them in a cockpit mock-up.
User test and tuning
Test with users, analyse the results and tune synchrony and parameters.
Final project
Present the regulatory documentation, report and presentation for review by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Multimodal HMI engineerHaptics designerProduct sound designerHuman factors specialistADAS systems engineerUser experience researcher
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Unity, Tobii Pro Lab, Max (Cycling '74) and SILAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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