Nissan Designers Walk in the Shoes of Aging Motorists
October 23, 2008 | Levent OZLER
Nissan calls it an "aging suit," a cumbersome, strap-on outfit that gives young auto designers the feel of driving with a bulging belly, arthritic joints and shaky balance.
The suit - including goggles that distort color and mimic the effects of cataracts - is used to simulate the physical effects of aging as designers work to make future vehicles safer and more comfortable.
With the 65 and older population in the U.S. expected to double to 70 million - one in five people - by 2030, Nissan Motor Co. and other automakers are looking at safety and comfort design changes as a way to reach for baby boomers' wallets.
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