RIVET Nautilus (Light-Secure Input Device)
Aug 2025
2 weeks
skills , knowledge
Rapid Design Process.
Rapid Prototyping.
Rhino3D.
Keyshot Animation.
Brief
Design and develop a small body borne input device used to control an AR HUD. The device must be ambidextrous, compatible with military spec gloves, blind touch operation and soldier choice location.
The device specs are
-6 physical input buttons
-1 dial-click knob
-IP68 USB-C port
-IP68 removeable AA battery port
-1 integrated alligator clip
Mentors
Phil Frank
Nate Cervantes
Frontline soldiers carry up to 120 lbs of equipment during combat missions.
Their workspace becomes a limited resource already filled with supplies & tools.
How might this device impact this workspace as little as possible while retaining high usability & adaptability to varying configurations?
Phase 1: Concept Exploration & Direction
Phase 2: Concept Development 2D/3D
Success in a Compact Form Factor
With a centralized input layout around the dial knob, users are able to switch efficiently from using the dial knob to any of the 6 different inputs.
The device minimizes impact on soldiers’ workspace, ensuring the architecture required for RIVET technology & supplies remains uncompromised.
