Thesis - Humanoid Robot

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Robotics & Automation · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

Master's students sought for a temporary thesis project on humanoid robots in industrial logistics at Volvo CE in Eskilstuna. The project involves technical development and evaluation of a Unitree G1 robot for kitting tasks, exploring AI and traditional programming methods.

Responsibilities

Investigate and develop technical solutions for a humanoid robot performing industrial logistics kitting.
Identify and pick industrial components from a logistics rack and place them in a kit.
Implement and compare traditional programming approaches with modern AI-based methods for robot control.
Integrate locomotion, manipulation, and computer vision into a functioning industrial application.
Assess technical performance, robustness, and limitations in a realistic industrial use case.
Develop a working demonstrator and evaluate the technical feasibility of humanoid robots for industrial kitting.

Requirements

Master’s students with a strong interest in robotics, automation, AI and industrial applications.
Practical programming experience.
Interest in experimenting with emerging robotic technologies.
Suitable backgrounds include Robotics, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics or related fields.
Applications from two students wishing to collaborate are welcome.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with the Volvo Production System principles.
Familiarity with continuous improvement, automation, virtual manufacturing, and digitalization.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge humanoid robot technology.
Gain practical experience in industrial automation and AI.
Collaborate with leading industry professionals at Volvo Construction Equipment and Mälardalen University.
Contribute to shaping sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future.
Potential to make a difference on a global scale.

Skills

RoboticsAutomation EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer ScienceMechatronicsAIComputer VisionObject ManipulationLocomotionRobot Control

#robotics#automation#AI#industrial applications#logistics#manufacturing

About Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n

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Company

Volvo Group

Job Posted

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Employment Type

Internship

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Student

Locations

Eskilstuna, Sweden

Qualification

Master

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