Automated Seamless Interfaces for Sustainable Transport (ASIST)
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB - Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Inst f Tekn ekonomi & organisation |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 340 000 |
| Project duration | November 2024 - August 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Transport and mobility services - FFI |
| Call | Transport and mobility services - FFI – autumn 2024 |
Important results from the project
The project reached its goals regarding automatic loading/unloading. The project constituted a pre-study aimed at laying the foundation for a larger research project. Accordingly, an application was submitted to the FFI call that closed October 1, 2025. The insights from ASIST formed the basis for the application. The new project has a planned duration of close to three years and includes three parties from ASIST as well as four new parties.
Expected long term effects
The project´s results contribute to creating conditions for increased application of automation in loading and unloading processes. Not least, the project has highlighted the possibility of using automatic loading and unloading to fully exploit the potential of autonomous truck transport. In combination with autonomous transport, automatic loading and unloading is a crucial component, necessary to enable 24/7 operations and seamless integration along a supply chain.
Approach and implementation
Within the project, two case studies were conducted at operations that use automated loading. In this way, requirements, conditions, and process setups could be studied in detail. In addition to this, two workshops were held where representatives from several companies participated to provide their views on various aspects of automatic loading and unloading.