njord
Converting Non-Smart Trailers into Smart Trailers
NJORD is a service and a product designed for Einride that enables logistics companies to make their existing trailers compatible with autonomous driving by adding sensor vision to the back end of the trailer.
10 weeks
2023
David Bertl
Focus on Interiors
Nicolò Vincenzi
Focus of Exteriors
Autonomous logistics will be the future
Trailers play a crucial role for logistic operations
Converting trailers into smart ones
Making the switch to autonomous electric driving effortless
Designing a smart trailer replacement is hard. Because of the variations in size, form factors and features.
inexpensive
up to 15000€ saved
from avoiding buying a new trailer
environmentally friendly
+5/10 years
increased trailer life expectancy
time efficient
2 months saved
for a standard trailer replacement
Direction Exploration
Njord is the missing link between the tractor and trailer.
A modular attachment that enable 360° vision on the surrounding of the trailer
Concept 01 -
The Bar
Maximize vision for autonomous driving
security
goods tracking
exposed
big footprint
simple maintenance
simple installation
sturdy
big footprint
Concept 02 -
The Smart Bits
Improve ease of installation and modularity
security
goods tracking
exposed
big footprint
reduced footprint
modularity
complexity
hard to install & implement
Concept 03 -
The Safe
Improve security of cargo & fleet management
security
goods tracking
exposed
big footprint
compact
easy installation
insufficient FOV
Test & Validate
Finalizing concept direction
Bar at the top
Simplified installation and maintenance
Bar at the bottom
Increased protection for the bar
Effortless installation and universal compatibility
Adjustable mounting bracket
The mounting bracket guarantees uniform weight distribution. Multiple mounting spots ensure compatibility with a wide range of trailers.
Accessing the interiors is easy
Thanks to an integrated drawer system
01. Unlock
The bar can be unlocked via RDFI.
02. Access Interiors
Open the bar like a drawer.
03. Swap Sensors
Easy repairability thanks to the modularity.
The sensors are modular
Enabling easy installation and repairability
The sensor modules feature LED lights to signal their status.
x6 Radar
affordable
precise
material dependent
x1 Camera
affordable
color
weather dependent
x1 Lidar
precise
expensive
fragile
x2 Ultrasonic
affordable
short range
Our solution is a service and a product
To make the conversion to autonomy as easy as possible
Product
Enabling effortless onboarding and installation.
Gain an understanding of the costs to convert your fleet to autonomy.
Service
A smart bar, enabling vision and connectivity for autonomous driving.
Designed to be easily and quickly mounted on any type of trailer.
Mounting System
Ensure universal compatibility.
Sensors
Modular sensors for easy installation.
Sliding Central Part
Enbaling easy maintenance
Glass cover
Protect sensors from dust and water
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