2010 Call for Proposals: Special Areas of Interest
While HIG is always open to uniquely creative concepts in personal mobility, we are welcome to the following synergistic topics this year:
 
In the automotive, motorcycle & power sport-related area:
 
In the green technology and advanced materials area:
 
In the computer science/ humanoid robotics area:
Active-electronic engine/transmission mounting, as well as suspension, steering and brake-related control systems
Active chassis components to improve balance of low-frequency dynamics and high-frequency NV issues
High Accuracy GPS solutions in urban or heavy foliage environments
Novel technology to achieve downsized motor-drive component that produces lower losses and has efficient cooling system.
Isolation systems to reduce < 100 Hz Powertrain input forces to vehicle body
Light weight, cost effective methods for vehicle braking
Technology to help reduce young driver collision events
Technology related to adaptive restraints based on occupant characteristics and crash event severity
New chassis concept that breaks the compromise between ride and handling
Road vehicle energy harvesting or recovery concepts
In-car services such as remote guidance and diagnostics support
New GPS and communication-based safety concepts
Novel ITS concepts that will substantially improve the driving experience
Unique body, interior and chassis structure concepts (lighter, stronger, cost efficient)
Advanced automotive aerodynamic improvements
Advanced CAE simulation and modeling techniques focused on enhancing state-of-the-art complete vehicle performance prediction for Vehicle Dynamics, Durability, Crashworthiness, Noise, and Vibration phenomena.
Component/system construction for the achievement of advanced interior and exterior styling concepts
 
Environmentally-friendly (bio-degradable and recyclable) materials for vehicle applications
Advanced materials and processes for significant weight savings (through material replacement, part integration, etc.)
New materials/processing methods targeted at cost reduction or improved manufacturing efficiency
Advanced material and processing for improved performance, safety, and smart functions
Highly aesthetic materials for advanced interior and exterior design and feeling
Novel concept of energy conversion & storage in the area of:
- Solar energy utilization with high cost efficiency
- Electrochemical cells and components for power generation
- Electric power storage that replaces existing secondary battery and achieves superior power/energy density, lifetime & safety
- Efficient energy management in total system
Novel catalyst concept for sustainable energy applications
New theoretical and experimental approach of energy-related applications using quantum confinement effect
Characterization method of catalytic surface chemistry on nano-scale materials
 
Visual cognition and machine vision for scene understanding
Human-like and commonsense reasoning
Developmental learning and knowledge acquisition
Speech and hearing
Language-based communication for advanced man-machine interactions
Dynamics and control of humanoid robots
Computational Photography
Human Robot Interactionng concepts