Voice AI Collaboration in Electric Trucking
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 100 000 |
| Project duration | April 2025 - August 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | 6G - Competence supply |
| Call | 6G - Supervision of degree work |
Purpose and goal
The goal of the thesis project is to design and evaluate an in-truck user interface that demonstrates how 6G technology can support more effective and inclusive learning for drivers of electric trucks, particularly in understanding and managing vehicle functions such as energy use, range, and charging. The prototype will primarily focus on voice-based interaction with an AI assistant to enable hands-free access to relevant information and real-time guidance.
Expected effects and result
Outcomes will include concepts, a prototype, user testing insights, and an analysis of 6G’s benefits. Results will be made available in an open master thesis report. For the prototype design, the student will explore emerging interaction technologies made possible by 6G, such as more seamless in-vehicle voice interaction. The prototype will be integrated into an interactive platform for demonstration and user evaluation.
Planned approach and implementation
Initially, a needs analysis is carried out to identify use cases. Subsequently, design concepts for AI-based voice interaction are developed and evaluated with truck drivers in a user study. The project concludes with an analysis of the study´s results, an analysis of the possibilities with 6G, and report writing.