Intern - Master Thesis

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Automated Height Adjustment for Truck-Trailer Coupling Utilizing a Monocular Camera System

Before coupling a semi-trailer to a truck, the driver is required to manually adjust the truck’s air suspension system to achieve the correct vehicle height. This adjustment is crucial to ensure that the truck’s fifth wheel properly aligns with the trailer’s kingpin. The objective of this project is to facilitate this coupling process for the driver and to enable autonomous coupling by automatically controlling the truck’s height to match that of the trailer. 

 
By automating the height adjustment, the system aims to reduce the manual effort required from the driver, minimize the risk of misalignment, and enhance overall efficiency and safety during the coupling process. This technology not only supports drivers in their tasks but also paves the way for advancements in autonomous vehicle operations, where the truck can independently perform the coupling procedure without human intervention. 

 
The goal of this project is to utilize a camera mounted on the rear of a truck to detect the front side of a semi-trailer. The system is designed to estimate the trailer’s height relative to the truck and automatically adjust the truck’s height to ensure proper alignment for coupling. This solution aims to address the alignment challenge by leveraging deep learning techniques, specifically semantic segmentation or object detection along with depth estimation. 

 

Project work period 

When: Jan 2025 

Educational area: Automation and mechatronics, Computer engineering, Electrical engineering, Information engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Environment 

Subject area: AI, Automation, Computer engineering, Electronics, Electrical engineering, IT, Programming, Robotics 

Credits: 30 hp 

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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Job Category:  Technology Engineering

Organization:  Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  15864