Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Product development: IoT-supported transport system

Topic and Goal of the Thesis

The last mile is considered the most inefficient and emission-intensive segment of the entire supply chain and is at the center of current logistical and environmental policy challenges. Against the backdrop of increasing demands for flexibility, sustainability, and vehicle diversity, the development of modular, cross-vehicle transport systems is gaining focus. The aim of this work is to design, develop a prototype, and evaluate a smart, foldable box with IoT support that enables intelligent networking within the logistics process, facilitates the transfer of goods between different types of vehicles, and thus contributes to increased efficiency and reduced emissions in urban delivery traffic.

Working Points

• Research on existing transport systems and urban logistics concepts
• Derivation of technical and logistical requirements
• Development and design of conceptual drafts
• Construction and practical testing of a functional prototype

Requirements

• Confident handling of CAD software, ideally CATIA, as well as interest in design activities
• Very good written and spoken German or English skills
• Independent, structured way of working and ability to work in a team
• Manual dexterity and interest in hands-on implementation

Note: Please attach brief resume and grade summary.