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
Electrolux
David Berl
Isabelle Olson
Nicolo Vincenzi
2023
3 weeks
Our solution is designed to make this process easier for them.
“i am helping linda and her husband but i can only do tasks that require only one arm...”
quote
“cleaning the house is my husband favorite thing to do however the day after he has very bad back pain.”
Bot Handy
Primary User
who
Linda
Secondary User
never ages
like a butler
loves cleaning
is very slow
what
72 years old
mechanical engineer
loves cooking with friends
feels anxious when cleaning
Low Dexterity
Slow
Object Recognition
why
Asthma
Back Pain
Easily Fatigued
Ideating a complete automated cleaning solution
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.
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.
Winning Concept -
The Bucket
A fixed docking station for all cleaning tools
Concept 02 -
The Butler
A hidden solution controlled though a display panel
Concept 03 -
The Workshop
Combining two cleaning robots together
Concept 04 -
The Smart Bits
An easy to access solution
That assists, without removing humans from the equation. Why co-cleaning?
Our solution helps them to clean only the spots they find most challenging.
participation in house chores
lower risk of dementia
compared to those who don’t
daily housework in older adults
of their physical activity
a meaningful share of their activity budget
Rapid prototyping and testing
Blending in like any other piece of furniture
Automatic Lid
Thanks to proximity Sensors
Attachment storage and cleaning
Automatically cleans the nozzle after every use
Integrated Air Filtration
Detect air quality issues
Dust Bin
Collect dust from the vacuum cleaner
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.
