Master Thesis - Motion Controls

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. 

 

Background  

V.A.S. is to automate multiple different vehicles and machines within the Volvo Group product portfolio. It is developing configurable software platforms for vehicle and machine controls interfaces and control applications. Vehicles and machines (the yellow Volvo’s) have different type of actuators for motion control and ideally the automated driving system is agnostic to this. 

Volvo and Volvo’s partners have different automated driving systems, ADS. The automation interface between ADS and vehicle motion control, VMC, have many different flavours and signal set ups dependent on the actual vehicle or machine used in combination with the ADS supplier. 

 

International standardisation is in the works, but many open questions are still to be answered. The highly non-linear steer responses of vehicles, especially due to significantly different loading conditions, as function of speed over ground is a challenge. The project aims to find a robust and generic set of interfacing signals to control the vehicle motion as function of ADS intentions. 

Machines without a steering wheel are deployed but may at the same time have all wheel steer making classic theory on understeer and steering gains is a challenge. Model proposals are present but require thorough analyses through simulation. 

 

Aim 

The aim of the project is to find a generic set of robust motion control signals that would fit different types of ground vehicles in Volvo’s product portfolio. 

Tasks 

· 
Literature study 

· 
Design observers and controllers for vehicle motion control 

· 
Make existing vehicle- and machine simulation models fit for the analyses 

 

Student Profile 

Students shall aim for a master’s in systems and controls, mechatronics, engineering physics (with controls) or vehicle engineering (with controls). Proof of sound understanding of mathematics and physics is required. 

 

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.  

 

Contact: Edo Drenth < edo.drenth@volvo.com >

Last application date: 15th of December, 2024.

*Please be aware we will review incoming applications on an ongoing basis and may conclude the recruitment process prior to last application date.

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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. 

 

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Autonomous Solutions accelerates the development, commercialization and sales of autonomous transport solutions, focusing on defined segments for the on- and off-road space. The combination of strong tech expertise and skilled customer solutions creates innovative transport offers never seen before. We are constantly pushing our own skills and ability to drive change in a traditional industry to meet a growing customer demand. We are now looking for innovative, committed individuals to join us in our endeavor to create customer solutions that enhance safety, flexibility and productivity.

Job Category:  Engineering

Organization:  Volvo Autonomous Solutions

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  15510