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Master Thesis: Acceptance of AI and Automation in Industrial Production

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This Master Thesis project focuses on investigating the factors influencing the acceptance of AI, automation, and sensor-based solutions in industrial production, particularly those interacting with manual work. The study will involve a qualitative case study at Volvo Penta's Vara factory, including interviews, analysis of use cases, and a literature review, aiming to develop a practical framework for introducing new technologies.

Ansvarsområden

  • Investigate factors influencing the acceptance of AI, automation, and sensor-based solutions in industrial production.
  • Focus on solutions that interact with or collect information about manually performed work activities.
  • Identify perspectives and requirements of relevant stakeholder groups (operators, management, IT, HR, unions, legal).
  • Analyze different types of information collection regarding privacy, transparency, perceived monitoring, technical purpose, and proportionality.
  • Develop a framework or recommended working process for introducing and communicating new AI and automation solutions.
  • Conduct a qualitative case study at Volvo Penta's Vara factory.
  • Perform semi-structured interviews with different stakeholder groups.
  • Analyze existing or planned AI and automation use cases.
  • Conduct a literature review on technology acceptance, human-automation interaction, responsible AI, and organizational change.
  • Review relevant legislation, internal policies, and guidelines.
  • Provide an academic analysis and a practically applicable framework.

Krav

  • Suitable for students in Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Systems, or related fields.
  • Suitable for Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis work.
  • For a Master’s thesis, the study should include a broader stakeholder analysis and development of a generalizable framework.

Önskade kvalifikationer

  • Understanding of how different stakeholders perceive AI and automation technologies.
  • Knowledge of organizational, legal, ethical, and communicative factors influencing acceptance.

Förmåner

  • Opportunity to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future.
  • Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
  • Gain expertise in a global context.
  • Opportunity to join Volvo Group.
  • Work with leading brands and entities.
  • Part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals.
  • Embrace change to stay ahead.
  • Make customers win.
  • Contribute to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
  • Work with automated driving, electromobility, and connectivity.
  • Defined by a climate of support, care, and mutual respect.
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Volvo Group

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om 1 månad

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Praktik

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Erfarenhetsnivå

Student

Platser

Vara, Sweden

Kvalifikation

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