Toolbox
Share on facebook Reddit del.icio.us Save to Yahoo! bookmarks Slashdot it Save to Windows live Save to MySpace science news feed Add to google
- size +

Nissan suit simulates older drivers' difficulties

By BILL POOVEY , Associated Press Writer, Technology / Other
In this undated photo provided by Nissan a designer at the Nissan Technical Center outside Tokyo wears an aging suit used during vehicle design to help simulate the effects of age on drivers. (AP PhotoNissan)
In this undated photo provided by Nissan, a designer at the Nissan Technical Center outside Tokyo wears an aging suit used during vehicle design to help simulate the effects of age on drivers. (AP Photo/Nissan)

(AP) -- 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.




Content from The Associated Press expires 15 days after original publication date. For more information about The Associated Press, please visit www.ap.org .




» Next Article in Technology - Other: Researchers expect hackers to prey on cell phones

would you recommend this story?

 

User Rating

2 vote(s) so far; rank not shown
  • not at all
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • highly

Leave a Comment or