Vehicle mission control on work sites
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Volvo Construction Equipment AB - VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB, Eskilstuna |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 3 240 000 |
| Project duration | January 2013 - August 2017 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Transport Efficiency |
Important results from the project
The main purpose of the project has been to develop novel method to find the optimal machine operation in combined work cycles, typically a mission carried out by several cooperating machines. The project has also aimed at developing a demonstrator to test these novel methods under real-life conditions.
Expected long term effects
A novel method to optimise an off-road transport mission towards minimum fuel consumption has been developed. The targeted transport mission involves one wheel loader and 2 articulated haulers transporting e.g. gravel or grit at a set production rate [ton/h] which could be chosen arbitrarily. The develed method has in a demonstrator environment shown a fuel efficiency potential on roughly 9% of the machines involved. Apart from the technical results the project has also resulted in an increased knowledge and a couple of scientific papers as well as internal technical reports.
Approach and implementation
A twofold method is utilised. To create the tools needed in the optimal control a literature study of available methods are performed and then models and algorithms are developed on “the desktop” and verified against recorded data. As a second step a human machine interface demonstrator is built, enabling the evaluation of how the control inputs are received by the operator and potential fuel efficiency gains achieved.