Cutting-Edge Tech Aimed at Fighting Motion Sickness

Cutting-edge technology is poised to revolutionise the way amphibious travel is conducted, by mitigating the effects of motion sickness. Hyundai Mobis, a prominent technology company, has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps to collaborate on this pioneering endeavour. The objective is to develop technology that will alleviate motion sickness for marines navigating rugged terrains from sea to land, ultimately enhancing combat performance.

The ‘Smart Cabin Controller’, a technology developed by Hyundai Mobis last year, is at the forefront of this initiative. It functions by analysing a driver’s posture, heart rate, and brainwaves to prevent drowsiness, stress, and motion sickness. While initially intended for civilian use, this marks the first application of the technology in the broader mobility sector, with future plans to expand into the realms of defence, maritime, and aviation transportation.

Motion sickness arises from a disparity between visual perceptions and bodily sensations with regards to movement direction. For example, looking sideways in a moving vehicle while the body senses forward motion can trigger motion sickness. This is also the reason why seats facing the opposite direction on a train are generally less preferred.

Hyundai Mobis’ innovative approach to addressing motion sickness integrates autonomous driving with passenger cognitive technologies that involve real-time monitoring of posture, heart rate, and brainwaves using sensors. By utilising biometric data to simulate the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch, the technology aims to minimise motion sickness. According to the company, their technology has the potential to prevent motion sickness by up to 70% and reduce the symptoms by 40%.

In the forthcoming future, Hyundai Mobis intends to integrate this technology in amphibious assault vehicles and, in partnership with the Marine Corps, gather vital data by the first half of next year. The company also aims to utilise this data to enhance the technology’s efficacy by systematically analysing motion sickness-inducing factors, and incorporating it into combat training.

It is evident that this pioneering technology has the potential to revolutionise how motion sickness is perceived and addressed, particularly in challenging environments such as amphibious vehicles. With the collaboration between Hyundai Mobis and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, the future looks promising for a significant reduction in motion sickness among marines, ultimately leading to heightened combat readiness and performance. This novel approach is poised to redefine our understanding of motion sickness and unlock new possibilities for a more comfortable and enjoyable travel experience.