Category
Wearable AI System
Time
Sep - Dec 2024
Team
Individual Project
Tools
Figma, Blender, ProtoPie, OpenAI API
RaceLab is an AI-powered track driving support system that helps first-time track users learn faster and drive safer through real-time AI coaching and post-lap analysis, built into a smart helmet experience.
RaceLab is an AI-powered track driving support system that helps first-time track users learn faster and drive safer through real-time AI coaching and post-lap analysis, built into a smart helmet experience.
RaceLab is an AI-powered track driving support system that helps first-time track users learn faster and drive safer through real-time AI coaching and post-lap analysis, built into a smart helmet experience.
Background
Background
As motorsport captures global attention, China’s racing culture is rapidly expanding its reach, shifting from a professional sport to a mainstream lifestyle driven by enthusiasts and OEMs.
As motorsport captures global attention, China’s racing culture is rapidly expanding its reach, shifting from a professional sport to a mainstream lifestyle driven by enthusiasts and OEMs.
As motorsport captures global attention, China’s racing culture is rapidly expanding its reach, shifting from a professional sport to a mainstream lifestyle driven by enthusiasts and OEMs.
150 Million +
Active Motorsport Fans Among China Mainland
Active Motorsport Fans Among China Mainland
Active Motorsport Fans Among China Mainland
200,000 +
Spectators attend F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025
Spectators attend F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025
Spectators attend F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025
$9.8 Billion
Motorsport market growth projected by 2035
Motorsport market growth projected by 2035
Motorsport market growth projected by 2035
Driven By Pro Racers & OEMs
Driven By Pro Racers & OEMs
Motorsport is now part of China’s mainstream culture, driven by top drivers and OEMs proving themselves on global tracks.
Motorsport is now part of China’s mainstream culture, driven by top drivers and OEMs proving themselves on global tracks.
Accessible Track Experiences
Accessible Track Experiences
Xiaomi, a sport EV OEM offer free track training program for 10,000 owners shows how OEMs are turning this passion into real beginner experiences.
Xiaomi, a sport EV OEM offer free track training program for 10,000 owners shows how OEMs are turning this passion into real beginner experiences.
User Demographics Analysis
My research identifies the core user as a 26-year-old beginner, shifting the design priority from raw telemetry data to intuitive skill acquisition.
My research identifies the core user as a 26-year-old beginner, shifting the design priority from raw telemetry data to intuitive skill acquisition.
Research
Research
Field Research
Field Research
The goal of the Fiedld research is to understand the challenges beginners face on track from a first-person perspective
The goal of the Fiedld research is to understand the challenges beginners face on track from a first-person perspective
Field Research Insight
Field Research Insight
Interview
Interview
Field observation revealed a critical gap between static safety briefings and the dynamic reality of track driving. To understand the root causes of this friction, I conducted interviews to validate specific user struggles.
Field observation revealed a critical gap between static safety briefings and the dynamic reality of track driving. To understand the root causes of this friction, I conducted interviews to validate specific user struggles.
Field observation revealed a critical gap between static safety briefings and the dynamic reality of track driving. To understand the root causes of this friction, I conducted interviews to validate specific user struggles.
1
1
1
Track Driving Coach
Track Driving Coach
Track Driving Coach
3
3
3
Beginner Track Drivers
Beginner Track Drivers
Beginner Track Drivers
Pain points
Without real-time coaching, Beginners suffer from cognitive overload, struggling to translate generic advice into action during high-pressure track driving
Without real-time coaching, Beginners suffer from cognitive overload, struggling to translate generic advice into action during high-pressure track driving
Without real-time coaching, Beginners suffer from cognitive overload, struggling to translate generic advice into action during high-pressure track driving
Opportunities
HMW reduce cognitive load and lower the learning barrier by providing intuitive, glanceable guidance directly within the driver's line of sight?
HMW reduce cognitive load and lower the learning barrier by providing intuitive, glanceable guidance directly within the driver's line of sight?
HMW reduce cognitive load and lower the learning barrier by providing intuitive, glanceable guidance directly within the driver's line of sight?
Competitive Analyze
I analyzed existing market solutions to identify the critical gap between complex professional data tools and the intuitive guidance beginners actually need.
I analyzed existing market solutions to identify the critical gap between complex professional data tools and the intuitive guidance beginners actually need.
I analyzed existing market solutions to identify the critical gap between complex professional data tools and the intuitive guidance beginners actually need.
Product Definition
Product Definition
After reviewing the competitive product, target user insights and new evolving technologies, I come up with the idead solution as with a smart racing helmet.
After reviewing the competitive product, target user insights and new evolving technologies, I come up with the idead solution as with a smart racing helmet.
After reviewing the competitive product, target user insights and new evolving technologies, I come up with the idead solution as with a smart racing helmet.
User Jounrey
User Jounrey
Ideation Sketches
Ideation Sketches
Design Solution
Design Solution
Smart Helmet
To enable real-time analysis without external dependency, the final Helmet design embeds edge computing capabilities directly alongside precision sensors and immersive speakers. This integrated approach ensures zero-latency feedback within a streamlined form factor.
To enable real-time analysis without external dependency, the final Helmet design embeds edge computing capabilities directly alongside precision sensors and immersive speakers. This integrated approach ensures zero-latency feedback within a streamlined form factor.
To enable real-time analysis without external dependency, the final Helmet design embeds edge computing capabilities directly alongside precision sensors and immersive speakers. This integrated approach ensures zero-latency feedback within a streamlined form factor.
AI Coaching
An Integrated Sensing & Feedback Terminal
An Integrated Sensing & Feedback Terminal
An Integrated Sensing & Feedback Terminal
AR-HUD
Final Design
Final Design
Before Racing
Before Racing
1. Browse Events
1. Browse Events
RaceLab APP
The App provides a portal for fans to find driving tips, set up their helmet, and share replays.
The App provides a portal for fans to find driving tips, set up their helmet, and share replays.
The App provides a portal for fans to find driving tips, set up their helmet, and share replays.
1.1 Pre Track
1.1 Pre Track
Quick track condition overview and tips from AI to build confidence and immersion
Quick track condition overview and tips from AI to build confidence and immersion
Quick track condition overview and tips from AI to build confidence and immersion
During Racing
During Racing
2.1 Entering the Turn
2.1 Entering the Turn
2.1 Entering the Turn
Provides real-time HUD and voice cues for safe, optimal corner entry, showing where to brake and turn in for improved precision and safety.
Provides real-time HUD and voice cues for safe, optimal corner entry, showing where to brake and turn in for improved precision and safety.
Provides real-time HUD and voice cues for safe, optimal corner entry, showing where to brake and turn in for improved precision and safety.
2.2 Ready to Break
2.2 Ready to Break
2.2 Ready to Break
HUD and AI coach provide synchronized visual and voice cues at the braking point, guiding drivers on exactly when to brake for safety and performance.
HUD and AI coach provide synchronized visual and voice cues at the braking point, guiding drivers on exactly when to brake for safety and performance.
HUD and AI coach provide synchronized visual and voice cues at the braking point, guiding drivers on exactly when to brake for safety and performance.
2.3 During the Turn
2.3 During the Turn
2.3 During the Turn
In challenging turns, the system provides steady steering guidance and real-time support, helping drivers maintain control and build confidence.
In challenging turns, the system provides steady steering guidance and real-time support, helping drivers maintain control and build confidence.
In challenging turns, the system provides steady steering guidance and real-time support, helping drivers maintain control and build confidence.
2.4 Exiting the Turn
2.4 Exiting the Turn
2.4 Exiting the Turn
When exiting the turn, the HUD and AI coach guide gear shifts, supported by clear RPM cues and delta time to refine performance.
When exiting the turn, the HUD and AI coach guide gear shifts, supported by clear RPM cues and delta time to refine performance.
When exiting the turn, the HUD and AI coach guide gear shifts, supported by clear RPM cues and delta time to refine performance.
Other Use Cases
Other Use Cases
Other Use Cases
Overtaking
Overtaking
Overtaking
Many beginners hesitate to overtake due to uncertainty about limits and timing. Clear guidance reduces risk and builds confidence.
Many beginners hesitate to overtake due to uncertainty about limits and timing. Clear guidance reduces risk and builds confidence.
Many beginners hesitate to overtake due to uncertainty about limits and timing. Clear guidance reduces risk and builds confidence.
Accident on Track
Accident on Track
Accident on Track
Yellow flags warn of hazards ahead — no overtaking, reduced speed, and heightened awareness keep everyone safe.
Yellow flags warn of hazards ahead — no overtaking, reduced speed, and heightened awareness keep everyone safe.
Yellow flags warn of hazards ahead — no overtaking, reduced speed, and heightened awareness keep everyone safe.
After Racing
After Racing
After Racing
Track Visualization
Track Visualization
Track Visualization
Clear, comprehensive guidance with AI-driven visualization designed for easy learning. and reviewing
Clear, comprehensive guidance with AI-driven visualization designed for easy learning. and reviewing
Clear, comprehensive guidance with AI-driven visualization designed for easy learning. and reviewing
