Feeling Car Sick in an Armored Vehicle? Technology Reduces It... Hyundai Mobis Partners with the Marine Corps

Hyundai Mobis Motion Sickness Reduction Solution Installed on Marine Corps Armored Vehicles
Plans to Expand Application to Defense Industry, Marine, and Aviation Sectors

Hyundai Mobis has developed and decided to install new technology that can alleviate motion sickness symptoms for occupants in Marine Corps armored vehicles.

On the 27th, Hyundai Mobis announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for 'cooperation in the field of motion sickness reduction technology' with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Headquarters in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province on the 20th.

Accordingly, Hyundai Mobis will provide the Marine Corps with an integrated motion sickness reduction solution specialized for harsh environments by combining hardware and software. This includes sensors that analyze armored vehicle movements, environmental recognition sensors, and control solutions. It also equips a display (visual) that allows all passengers to easily view driving information from their seats, and an air conditioning module (tactile) that controls indoor temperature and humidity and stabilizes passengers with cool air.

Initially, the technology will be installed and operated on amphibious assault vehicles, with plans to jointly secure meaningful data with the Marine Corps by the first half of next year. Afterwards, it will be deployed in combat training, and the causes of motion sickness will be systematically analyzed to improve the technology's completeness.

Through this collaboration with the Marine Corps, Hyundai Mobis plans to secure motion sickness reduction technology that considers harsh conditions without being constrained by rugged terrain. It is expected to significantly improve soldiers' concerns about motion sickness. According to research from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, about 25% of landing troops experienced motion sickness after riding in an armored vehicle for one hour. After two hours, 40% reported severe motion sickness. It was also confirmed that mobility, shooting performance, and communication ability decreased before and after riding in the armored vehicle.

Furthermore, the technology will be expanded not only to general vehicles but also to various transportation means in defense industry, maritime, and aviation sectors. Lee Seung-hwan, head of Hyundai Mobis's Advanced Research Sector, stated, "This is a new vehicle healthcare technology that considers harsh driving conditions," adding, "We will expand and nurture this technology specialized not only for the defense industry but also for maritime and other future mobility."

Seunghwan Lee, Head of Advanced Research Sector at Hyundai Mobis (left), is taking a commemorative photo with Seungil Park, Director of Power Planning Office at the Marine Corps Command, after signing an agreement on the 20th for cooperation in the field of motion sickness reduction technology. (Photo by Hyundai Mobis)

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