Car Dashboard (HMI) Prototype

Welcome to the Car Dashboard (HMI) prototype project! This simple yet intuitive dashboard is designed for a comprehensive in-car user experience. Check out the features and planned enhancements below.

Features

1. Speedometer

   • Real-time display of vehicle speed for a safer driving experience.

2. Fuel Status

   • Keep track of your fuel level to plan your refueling stops effectively.

3. Date & Time

   • Display a real-time date and time on the Dashboard tab.

4. Door Status

   • Monitor the status of your car doors for enhanced security.

5. AC/Music Controller

   • Control your car's air conditioning and music system seamlessly from the dashboard.

6. Map for Navigation

   • Integrated navigation system to guide you through your journeys.
   • Implemented an automatic location detection for map using IP geolocation.

7. Weather Forecast

   • Stay informed about the weather conditions to plan your trips accordingly.

8. Camera Streaming

   • Access live camera feeds for improved awareness and safety.
   • Supports turning the camera on & off.
   • Handles camera failures (camera is unavailable or gets disconnected during use).

9. Prerecorded Video Streaming

   • When camera is unavailable (i.e., during development or demos), you can play video instead.
   • Supports pausing the video & resuming it from the same frame.
   • Handles video file failures (file doesn't exist or video stream gets interrupted/corrupted).

10. Kiosk Mode

• Fullscreen operation without window decorations, preventing access to the underlying OS.
• Designed for embedded systems, automotive displays, and dedicated hardware installations.

Development

1. Create a Python virtual environment (optional but recommended):

$ python3 -m venv .venv

2. Activate the Python virtual environment:
   1. For Linux or MacOS

   $ source .venv/bin/activate

   2. For Windows

   $ .\.venv\Scripts\activate

Prerequisites

Install the mandatory dependencies using the following command:

(.venv) $ pip install -r requirements.txt

Execute

Run the application:

(.venv) $ python app.py

or

(.venv) $ python app.py --camera-device 4

or

(.venv) $ python app.py --play-video /path/to/your/video.mp4

Use --help to display the available options:

(.venv) $ python app.py --help
usage: app.py [-h] [--camera-device idx | --play-video path] [--kiosk]

Smart Car Dashboard GUI

options:
  -h, --help            show this help message and exit
  --camera-device idx   [Optional] camera device index to use (default: 0)
  --play-video path     [Optional] path to video file to play instead of camera
  --kiosk               [Optional] run in kiosk mode (fullscreen + no window decorations)

Screenshot

Todo

1. Backend

   • Develop the backend for data processing and communication.

2. ADAS Integration

   • Integrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for enhanced safety.

3. Virtual Assistant Integration

   • Implement a virtual assistant to provide hands-free control and assistance.

Feel free to contribute or provide feedback on the project. Let's make driving more enjoyable and safer together!