Exalt XLR8
Exalt XLR8 is a project revolutionizing amateur motorbike racing. Through an AI-powered helmet and mobile app, it offers personalized training, real-time feedback, and community engagement. With features like AI-driven personalization and virtual coaching, Exalt XLR8 aims to enhance racer performance and safety while fostering a vibrant racing community.
Tools
Figma, Figjam, Rhino, KeyShot, Adobe Suite, ChatGPT, Perplexity
Professor
CLARK DELASHMET
Duration
10 weeks
TEAM
JOAQUIN BOHMER, PIERE PANDEAN
My Role
Project Lead
wireframing
Prototyping
Category
INTERACTIVE PRODUCT
Recognition
EUROPEAN PRODUCT DESIGN AWARD
Winner in Automotive and Transport/Motorcycles : Accessories
December 2025
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INDIGO DESIGN AWARD
3 Bronze and 5 Silver in multiple categories
April 2025
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For many, the dream of racing is hindered by financial barriers
Navigating the racing circuit relying on passion & determination to compensate for the lack of specialized training.
There’s a significant opportunity to provide support, mentorship, and cutting-edge technology to elevate their experience and performance.
Research
Secondary research
Wearables are growing in sports : The global sports wearable tech market is projected to exceed
$ 55 billion
by 2030,
growing at a CAGR of ~16%.
Professional Teams use Telemetry :
MotoGP and other racing leagues use
Real-time telemetry
& Remote coaching
to improve performance and safety outcomes.
Feedback improves performance
Research in skill-based sports consistently shows that immediate feedback significantly accelerates learning
compared to delayed feedback.
THE ISSUE
In the thrilling world of amateur motorbike racing, enthusiasts aspire to elevate their skills and experience the excitement of the track but lack the resources and guidance.
How might we provide meaningful real-time feedback to racers without distracting them?
How might we create a training system accessible to racers not supported by teams?
Prototyping
Haptic feedback
The primary goal of haptic feedback is to provide real-time, tactile sensations directly to the rider, creating an immersive learning experience focused on refining braking and turning timing.
Braking Mastery
& Turning Precision
Adaptive Learning
Customizable Intensity
user Insights
User testing validated the core concept, with participants responding positively to the haptic feedback as a non-distracting way to guide racers. Some noted the feedback was more audible than tactile and suggested varying haptic patterns: strong pulses for braking, gradual intensity for acceleration, and directional rhythms for turning.
Final Solution
Ecosystem
HUD (Heads-up Display)
Speedometer
Brake/Throttle, Lean Angle
Tire Temperature
Fuel
Overtake Detection
Ideal
Racing Line
Eye Tracking
Graphics are selectively displayed when the racer's eyes focus on specific corners, offering information precisely when needed.
Virtual Coach
An AI-generated rider appears in the HUD, showing the ideal racing line and techniques. Riders can follow it in real time to refine their braking, turning, and acceleration.
App Interface
Dashboard
The first screen that displays
real-time data and stats about the racer and the vehicle.
Profile
The profile screen is your digital racing persona, a snapshot of your victories and a roadmap to future triumphs.
Training
Mastering turns, optimizing accelerations, or perfecting braking points, each scenario is designed to elevate your skillset.
Bike Stats
Detailed statistics about the bike and its various parts. A reminder for the predicted maintenance check.
Community
Connect with fellow racers, share experiences, and participate in collaborative challenges.
Exalt XLR8 is not just a helmet; it's a paradigm shift in the world of amateur motorbike racing.
With AI-driven personalization, a virtual coach, and a vibrant racing community at your fingertips, you are equipped to unlock your true racing potential.
Aggarwal
©2026 Krishna Aggarwal