SEIDR
YEAR:
2023
DURATION:
10 WEEKS
COOPERATION:
EINRIDE
WITH:
JULIUS BAHL
Future cartography enabling the switch to autonomy for industrial sites.
SEIDR
Future cartography enabling the switch to autonomy for industrial sites.
YEAR:
2023
DURATION:
10 WEEKS
COOPERATION:
EINRIDE
WITH:
JULIUS BAHL
Detailed 3D maps are an important foundation for AEVs to navigate in complex environments. The SEIDR mapping kit consists of a drone for aerial mapping and a vehicle for terrestrial mapping, refinement, testing and simulation. With the help of AI systems, SEIDR creates a detailed 3D map and a digital twin of the site. Introducing the future of logistics, ready for commercial operation.
Detailed 3D maps are an important foundation for AEVs to navigate in complex environments. The SEIDR mapping kit consists of a drone for aerial mapping and a vehicle for terrestrial mapping, refinement, testing and simulation. With the help of AI systems, SEIDR creates a detailed 3D map and a digital twin of the site. Introducing the future of logistics, ready for commercial operation.
Challenge
Challenge
Many workflows in the logistics industry could be converted to autonomous solutions to improve efficiency, safety and sustainability, but the introduction of autonomous vehicles is not always easy. Detailed 3D maps are an important foundation for AEVs to navigate in complex environments.
Many workflows in the logistics industry could be converted to autonomous solutions to improve efficiency, safety and sustainability, but the introduction of autonomous vehicles is not always easy. Detailed 3D maps are an important foundation for AEVs to navigate in complex environments.
"How might we prepare an industrial facility for autonomous vehicles?"
"How might we prepare an industrial facility for autonomous vehicles?"
Process
Process
By prototyping a variety of expressions, we were able to evaluate the ideal balance between bold new concepts and Einride’s signature brand DNA. By utilizing virtual reality, we were able to evaluate models at a 1:1 scale, allowing us to judge proportions with life-sized accuracy.
By prototyping a variety of expressions, we were able to evaluate the ideal balance between bold new concepts and Einride’s signature brand DNA. By utilizing virtual reality, we were able to evaluate models at a 1:1 scale, allowing us to judge proportions with life-sized accuracy.
Iteration
Iteration
Through rapid iteration, we refined the configuration and proportions of key parameters, such as wheel placement and sensor integration.
Through rapid iteration, we refined the configuration and proportions of key parameters, such as wheel placement and sensor integration.
System
System
Our mapping system combines a drone for aerial mapping and a vehicle for terrestrial mapping. This makes it possible to quickly capture a huge area, while creating a highly detailed 3D map.
Our mapping system combines a drone for aerial mapping and a vehicle for terrestrial mapping. This makes it possible to quickly capture a huge area, while creating a highly detailed 3D map.
01 Unpack
All the components of the mapping System, including the drone are safely stored inside the vehicle.
01 Unpack
All the components of the mapping System, including the drone are safely stored inside the vehicle.
02 Setup
Before the mission can start, the drone gets placed on the landing pad and the user is guided through the simple setup process.
02 Setup
Before the mission can start, the drone gets placed on the landing pad and the user is guided through the simple setup process.
03 Fly
The drone takes off and flies a specific pattern to create an accurate Point cloud map of the marked area from above.
03 Fly
The drone takes off and flies a specific pattern to create an accurate Point cloud map of the marked area from above.
04 Validate
The ground vehicle is designed to test and refine the 3D map, by simulating how a full sized autonomous truck would navigate
through the mapped environment.
04 Validate
The ground vehicle is designed to test and refine the 3D map, by simulating how a full sized autonomous truck would navigate
through the mapped environment.
05 Signal
By using the light bar, the vehicle can communicate to its surroundings and show pedestrians that it sees them.
05 Signal
By using the light bar, the vehicle can communicate to its surroundings and show pedestrians that it sees them.
06 Map
The final 3D map is a team effort, created by combining the LiDAR and camera data from both, the drone and the vehicle
06 Map
The final 3D map is a team effort, created by combining the LiDAR and camera data from both, the drone and the vehicle
User Interface
User Interface
Having the user in mind, SEIDR comes with a simple and inuitive user interface that allows you to set up the mapping process in a few quick steps.
Having the user in mind, SEIDR comes with a simple and inuitive user interface that allows you to set up the mapping process in a few quick steps.
Aero
Aero
The aerial mapping part gets covered by Aero. An autonomous drone equipped with a complex sensor setup including a powerful LiDAR scanner, which is mounted to the front.
The aerial mapping part gets covered by Aero. An autonomous drone equipped with a complex sensor setup including a powerful LiDAR scanner, which is mounted to the front.
Technology
Sensor
The state of the art LiDAR unit enables the drone to quickly scan a huge area from above and create a detailes pointcloud map.
The state of the art LiDAR unit enables the drone to quickly scan a huge area from above and create a detailes pointcloud map.
Terra
Terra
The ground based unit of the SEIDR System is the vehicle named Terra. It performs the terrestrial mapping part and also works as a Landing pad and base station for the drone.
The ground based unit of the SEIDR System is the vehicle named Terra. It performs the terrestrial mapping part and also works as a Landing pad and base station for the drone.
Behind the scenes
A thorough understanding of the complex requirements and underlying technology was the crucial foundation for developing a well-thought-out concept. Once we defined the project's scope, we iterated on multiple design languages in VR. Finally, we crafted a compelling user journey to communicate the system's step-by-step functionality, which we presented at the Einride headquater in Stockholm.
Behind the scenes
A thorough understanding of the complex requirements and underlying technology was the crucial foundation for developing a well-thought-out concept. Once we defined the project's scope, we iterated on multiple design languages in VR. Finally, we crafted a compelling user journey to communicate the system's step-by-step functionality, which we presented at the Einride headquater in Stockholm.
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