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Master’s in Motorcycle Infotainment & HMI Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in motorcycle infotainment and HMI engineering. 12 modules covering rider-motorcycle interaction, human factors and distraction, dashboard visual design, controls, infotainment architecture, smartphone connectivity, navigation, in-helmet voice and audio, augmented reality and usability evaluation, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the rider's information needs in different contexts.

02

Design legible visual interfaces with minimal distraction.

03

Design handlebar controls and their interaction logic.

04

Develop connected dashboard and infotainment software.

05

Integrate the smartphone, navigation and voice communication.

06

Evaluate usability and distraction through standardised tests.

07

Develop the complete HMI concept for a motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • HMI engineers.
  • Vehicle user experience designers.
  • Infotainment software engineers.
  • Connectivity engineers.
  • Human factors engineers.
  • HMI validation engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to join motorcycle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 15005 (road vehicles, ergonomic aspects of transport information and control systems, dialogue management principles)
  • ISO 15008 (specifications and test procedures for in-vehicle visual presentation)
  • ISO 15007 (measurement and analysis of driver visual behaviour)
  • ISO 2575 (symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales)
  • UN ECE Regulation No. 60 (controls operated by the rider of two-wheeled vehicles)
  • ISO 9241-210 (human-centred design for interactive systems)
  • Bluetooth Core Specification (wireless connectivity standard)
  • Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive)
  • Figma
  • Qt Design Studio
  • Android Automotive OS
  • Kanzi
  • Unity
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Rider tasks
  2. 1.2Visual and manual load
  3. 1.3Motorcycle riding context
  4. 1.4Differences from the car
  5. 1.5Needs by segment
  6. 1.6Critical and secondary information
  7. 1.7Use with gloves
  8. 1.8Extreme lighting conditions
  9. 1.9Evolution of dashboards
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of a current dashboard
  1. 2.1Attention models
  2. 2.2Eyes-off-road time
  3. 2.3Glance measurement to ISO 15007
  4. 2.4Rider cognitive load
  5. 2.5ISO 15005 design principles
  6. 2.6Interaction while riding
  7. 2.7Function lockout
  8. 2.8Risks of distraction
  9. 2.9Accident studies
  10. 2.10Lab: eye tracking in a simulator
  1. 3.1TFT displays and their legibility
  2. 3.2Contrast and brightness
  3. 3.3Typography and character size to ISO 15008
  4. 3.4ISO 2575 symbols
  5. 3.5Information hierarchy
  6. 3.6Day and night modes
  7. 3.7Personalisation options
  8. 3.8Animations and transitions
  9. 3.9Legibility tests
  10. 3.10Workshop: dashboard design in Figma
  1. 4.1Handlebar switchgear
  2. 4.2UN ECE Regulation No. 60
  3. 4.3Joysticks and control wheels
  4. 4.4Ergonomics with gloves
  5. 4.5Haptic feedback in controls
  6. 4.6Menu logic
  7. 4.7Voice control
  8. 4.8Tank-mounted controls
  9. 4.9Usability tests
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: menu navigation logic
  1. 5.1Dashboard hardware
  2. 5.2Embedded operating systems
  3. 5.3Android Automotive and Linux
  4. 5.4Graphics engines for dashboards
  5. 5.5Communication with the ECU
  6. 5.6Fast boot management
  7. 5.7Software updates
  8. 5.8Interface graphics performance
  9. 5.9Software security
  10. 5.10Lab: prototype in Qt
  1. 6.1Bluetooth and profiles
  2. 6.2Wi-Fi in the vehicle
  3. 6.3Smartphone projection
  4. 6.4Manufacturer apps
  5. 6.5Notifications and calls
  6. 6.6Music and intercoms
  7. 6.7Vehicle data in the app
  8. 6.8Data privacy
  9. 6.9Radio equipment and Directive 2014/53/EU
  10. 6.10Case study: integrating a mobile app
  1. 7.1Turn-by-turn navigation
  2. 7.2On-screen maps
  3. 7.3Routes for motorcyclists
  4. 7.4Offline navigation
  5. 7.5Voice guidance in the helmet
  6. 7.6Integration with alerts
  7. 7.7Performance and latency
  8. 7.8Third-party apps
  9. 7.9On-road tests
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: navigation screen design
  1. 8.1Helmet intercoms
  2. 8.2Audio quality in the helmet
  3. 8.3Aerodynamic noise and voice
  4. 8.4Speech recognition
  5. 8.5Group communication
  6. 8.6Mesh networks
  7. 8.7Integration with the dashboard
  8. 8.8Safety of use
  9. 8.9Usage regulations
  10. 8.10Lab: speech recognition evaluation
  1. 9.1Helmet head-up display
  2. 9.2Augmented reality interfaces
  3. 9.3Projection onto the motorcycle screen
  4. 9.4Smart glasses for riding
  5. 9.5Optical limitations of displays
  6. 9.6Distraction and new displays
  7. 9.7Prototypes and products
  8. 9.8Acceptance studies
  9. 9.9Industry trends
  10. 9.10Workshop: helmet HUD concept
  1. 10.1Human-centred design to ISO 9241-210
  2. 10.2User tests
  3. 10.3Effectiveness and efficiency metrics
  4. 10.4SUS usability questionnaires
  5. 10.5Simulator tests
  6. 10.6On-road tests
  7. 10.7Error analysis
  8. 10.8Design iteration
  9. 10.9Usability report
  10. 10.10Case study: usability test of a dashboard
  1. 11.1Requirements specification
  2. 11.2Rapid prototyping techniques
  3. 11.3Automated interface testing
  4. 11.4Environmental validation of displays
  5. 11.5Language management
  6. 11.6Accessibility for all users
  7. 11.7Software quality
  8. 11.8Development costs
  9. 11.9Supplier management
  10. 11.10Practical exercise: HMI validation plan
  1. 12.1User research
  2. 12.2Information requirements
  3. 12.3Interaction concept
  4. 12.4Interface visual design
  5. 12.5Functional prototype development
  6. 12.6Connectivity integration
  7. 12.7User evaluation
  8. 12.8Final design recommendations
  9. 12.9Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training 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 you can combine the programme with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Figma, Qt Design Studio, Android Automotive OS, Kanzi and Unity, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: designing a TFT dashboard with integrated navigation, a usability test of handlebar controls, and measuring visual distraction with eye tracking. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 15005, ISO 15008, ISO 15007, ISO 2575, UN ECE Regulation No. 60, ISO 9241-210, Bluetooth Core Specification, Directive 2014/53/EU.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 15005, ISO 15008 and ISO 15007 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Figma, Qt Design Studio, Android Automotive OS, Kanzi and Unity, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The complete HMI concept for a motorcycle, defended before a panel.
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.

User research and requirements
Research rider needs and define the information requirements.
Interaction concept and visual design
Define the interaction logic and design the dashboard in Figma.
Functional prototype
Build a working prototype in Qt with smartphone connectivity.
User evaluation
Evaluate usability and distraction with users and eye tracking.
Master's Thesis
The complete HMI concept for a motorcycle, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

HMI engineerVehicle user experience designerInfotainment software engineerConnectivity engineerHuman factors engineerHMI validation engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Figma, Qt Design Studio, Android Automotive OS, Kanzi and Unity, 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 Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme 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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