Convert trailers for autonomous logistics
concept
NJORD is a service and a product designed for Einride that enables logistics companies to make their existing trailers compatible with autonomous driving by adding sensor vision to the back end of the trailer.
info
Umeå Institute of Design
Einride
David Berl
Nicolo Vincenzi
2023
10 weeks
Trailers play a crucial role for logistic operations.
Einride is a Swedish startup transforming logistics, offering solutions for autonomous driving truck fleets, drastically increasing efficiency and safety.
Converting existing trailers
into smart ones
Our goal was to make the switch to autonomous electric driving effortless.
In the current state, designing a smart trailer replacement is hard for autonomous logistics is hard, because of the variations in size, form factors and features.
cost saving
up to
saved
from avoiding buying a new trailer
environmentally friendly
years
increased trailer life expectancy
time efficient
saved
for a standard trailer replacement
New Autonomous Truck
Old Retrofitted Trailer
NJORD
Our Solution
Enables Vision and autonomous driving
Direction Exploration
Njord is the missing link between the tractor and trailer.
A modular attachment that enable 360° vision on the surrounding of the trailer.
Concept 01 -
The Bar
Maximize vision for autonomous driving
Concept 02 -
The Smart Bits
Improve ease of installation and modularity
Concept 03 -
The Safe
Improve security of cargo & fleet management
Test and Validate
Finalizing concept direction
Combining service and product design
To make the conversion to autonomy as easy as possible
The sensors are modular
Enabling easy installation and repairability.
The sensor modules feature LED lights to signal their status.
x6 Radar
x1 Camera
x1 Lidar
x2 Ultrasonic
Effortless installation and universal compatibility
The adjustable mounting bracket guarantees uniform weight distribution.
Multiple mounting spots ensure compatibility with a wide range of trailers.
