Scientists use smartphones to measure train ride comfort

摘要

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed an app that allows passengers to measure ride comfort themselves using their smartphones. Information collected by the app would give railway companies instant feedback about bumps, bangs and vibration on their trains. Dr Sakdirat Kaewunruen, senior lecturer in railway and civil engineering, said: 'Making passengers feel comfortable aboard their trains is something many railway companies strive to do. With the advent of smartphones, passengers can potentially measure the ride comfort themselves.