Monthly Archives: January 2024

Driving emotions: using virtual reality to explore the effect of low and high arousal on driver’s attention

Abstract The role played by emotions and attention is crucial for the development of advanced driver assistance systems that improve safety by flexibly adapting to the current state of the driver. In the present study, we used immersive virtual reality as a testing tool to investigate how different emotional states affect drivers’ attention in a […]

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CrewAware Pro

Aware Together, Safe Forever! Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Volvo Construction Equipment Challenge: The challenge was to address a problem on construction sites which, after analysis, was deemed relevant to address using portable technology as one of the requirements and with the aim of creating a safer and more secure work […]

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Resis-tent

Join the fun! Play the game! Support your locals! Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Resist EU research project, Region Blekinge Challenge: Educate and inform people about climate change in a festival setting. Solution: Relaying a message that no one wants to hear about is difficult. During a festival the people attendings main […]

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HelmIQ: Revolutionizing Safety with Intelligence.

Smart Helmet Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Volvo Construction Equipment Challenge: Integrating advanced technologies like AI assistance, safety sensors, and a user-friendly HUD into Volvo CE’s smart helmet while maintaining a comfortable and durable design. Achieving a harmonious balance between innovation, productivity, and safety was crucial for success in the dynamic […]

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Karlskrona Kommun : TikTour – Interactive Tourist Information PSS

Enhancing Tourist Experience in Karlskrona through Interactive Technology Programme: Mechanical Engineering Course: Project in MT2573 : Transformative PSS Innovation Corporate partner: Karlskrona Municipality Challenge: Identifying an innovative way to enhance the tourist experience in Karlskrona using interactive technology. The challenge was to design a system that delivers tourist information in an engaging manner and captures the attention of […]

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Building Moonshots: 50+ Ways To Turn Radical Ideas Into Reality

ABSTRACT In Building Moonshots: 50+ Ways to To Turn Radical Ideas Into Reality, a team of expert innovation strategists delivers an exciting and insightful collection of strategies, techniques, and frameworks for scaling your next big, audacious idea into a concrete product or service. Each proven and tested strategy contained in the book has been categorized to […]

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AI-Driven Comprehension of Autonomous Construction Equipment Behavior for Improved PSS Development

Abstract This paper presents an approach that utilizes artificial intelligence techniques to identify autonomous machine behavior patterns. The context for investigation involves a fleet of prototype autonomous haulers as part of a Product Service System solution under development in the construction and mining industry. The approach involves using deep learning-based object detection and computer vision […]

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A 10-year teachers’ journey toward CDIO: lessons learned for dealing with students, companies, and yourself

Abstract The paper summarizes the experiences of working for a decade to promote the transition of courses toward the CDIO framework. It presents a list of lessons learned when applying the CDIO principles in master-level classes in the field of Mechanical Engineering. The paper aims to formalize operational guidelines, serving as a platform for further […]

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