Develop, build, and certify a robot arm for an existing blast cell

Imagine being surrounded everyday by a diverse, fun, and passionate group of colleagues who you get to work with and enjoy eating lunch and having fika with. Now imagine that you work with these colleagues on some of the most advanced autonomous vehicle technology in the world. Add that you are working with these colleagues on this advanced technology in a culture that promotes growth, collaboration, trust.


Are you ready to join our team as a thesis worker and be part of shaping the future of the transportation industry with us?


Background


Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) is one of the newer entities within the Volvo Group with the mission to offer transport solutions never seen before. We accelerate the development, commercialization and sales of autonomous transport solutions, focusing on defined segments for the on- and off-road space. With entirely new business models and advanced technology, we will meet and exceed expectations from customers and contributing to a society that we want to live in.


The Concept Vehicle Lab takes part in all phases of those transport solutions, from the early specification and development throughout the maintenance and quality stages in customer operation. Inspired by the autonomous vehicles in our lab, we now aim to improve the automation of our mechanical workshop with this thesis work.


Aim


The purpose of this thesis is to design, build and certify a robot arm for a blasting cell already installed in the mechanical lab. Cool, right?


Scope
Research existing solutions and identify the most suitable design for the blasting system in our lab.
Design, build and program the robotic arm according to Volvo Standards for internally develop equipment and CE-marking.
Verify the system and evaluate performance.



Student Profile


We are looking for either Bachelor or Master’s degree students in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering with a genuine interest in practicing mechanical tasks. You preferably have experience in programming microcontrollers or PLC. You are fluent in English, both written and spoken


Duration/Status


• Period: 1 semester, 30 hp credits
• Starting date: January 2023
• Number of students: Suitable for 1-2 students
• The building and installation of the robot arm will happen at Volvo Autonomous Solutions Concept Vehicle Lab (in Camp X)


Tutor:
Erica Salvetti, tel. 073 9029695


If this sounds interesting (we really hope it does – we love our jobs!) just send in your application and we will be thrilled to start getting to know you.


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