This thesis proposes a method of loading a hauler with an autonomous wheelloader efficiently and with high productivity in the short loading cycle. The mainidea behind the method is to raise the bucket with only the lift until the centerof gravity has reached the height that it will have just as the material will startto fall out of the bucket and on to the hauler. When the center of gravity hasreached that height both lift and tilt will be used simultaneously to keep thecenter of gravity at a constant height. This method is both faster and moreenergy efficient than loading a hauler using only one function at a time. The method has been successfully implemented and validated by loading ahauler with three buckets with the autonomous wheel loader that is developed byVolvo CE in Eskilstuna. / autonomous wheel loader VolvoCE

Automation will challenge our notions about communication between the vehicle and its surroundings. This thesis explores how an autonomous Peugeot vehicle could look like if the exterior design would be smart and aware about the world around it.  Using as reference the needs of a small family and inspired by ripple effects as a reaction to an impulse, the design process also included research, ideation and form development using analog and digital tools. Animation and video were also used for testing and visualising the ‘autonomous language’.  The result is a concept vehicle with an active skin and a unique sculpture reflecting its new architecture, enabled by an electric powertrain and autonomous driving technology. New light mode that lets the lights be projected towards the vehicle instead of the road will enhance the volume description of the vehicle to be visible especially at night. The design process included context research, needs of people inside and outside of the vehicle, interviews, ideation, package study, digital form development and physical model. It is important to me that my concept fits into a believable context of the future and creates a vision upon issues that we strive to develop today.

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Thesis (M.S.)--Auburn University, 2007. / Abstract. Includes bibliographic references (ℓ. 92-94)

Thesis (M.S. in Applied Physics)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2009. / Thesis Advisor(s): Harkins, Richard. "June 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 10, 2009. Author(s) subject terms: Amphibious, Autonomous, Robotics, WHEGS. Includes bibliographical references (p. 84-85). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2004. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [112]-115).

Thesis (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2002. / Thesis advisor(s): Anthony J. Healey. Includes bibliographical references (p. 69). Also available online.

Thesis (M.S. in Astronautical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2002. / Thesis advisor(s): Michael G. Spencer, Brij N. Agrawal. Includes bibliographical references (p. 93). Also available online.

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2000. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains ix, 147 p. : ill. (some col.) Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-133).

Thesis (M.Sc.)--York University, 2007. Graduate Programme in Computer Science and Engineering. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 137-141). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR38839