Thesis project: camera-based driver monitoring and driver assistance in warehouse trucks

Responsibilities

• ▹Evaluate how cameras can identify distraction and mobile phone use while driving
• ▹Investigate the possibility of monitoring the driver's position and safety behavior
• ▹Study how AI-based driver monitoring can improve safety, ergonomics and productivity
• ▹Develop or evaluate concepts for driver identification and intelligent support functions
• ▹Examine which functions give the greatest benefit to drivers and companies and how they can be implemented in future warehouse trucks

Requirements

• ▹Students of Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Physics or Industrial Design (civilingenjör), or Data or Electrical Engineering at bachelor level (högskoleingenjör)
• ▹Master's or bachelor's in ergonomics, cognitive science or HCI/HMI
• ▹Scope: 1-2 people, 15-30 credits

About the company

Toyota Material Handling is a world leader in material handling. At its site in Mjölby, Sweden, 3,000 employees work from development concepts to finished vehicles; the product range spans from manual hand trucks to autonomous vehicles and innovative energy solutions.