Slidr -
Slidr -
Truck Inspection Board
Truck Inspection Board
Year
Year
2023
2023
Duration
Duration
10 Weeks
10 Weeks
Client
Client
Polisen
Polisen
University
University
Umea Institute of Design
Umea Institute of Design
Slidr is a specialized creeper for under-vehicle inspections, designed specifically for truck inspection officers. It enables officers to move effortlessly beneath the truck without straining their bodies, using a remote attached to the board that allows them freedom of movement. By using Slidr, officers can swiftly and efficiently complete the vehicle inspection process. The board not only enhances their productivity but also helps ensure thorough inspections, leading to improved safety on the roads.
Slidr is a specialized creeper for under-vehicle inspections, designed specifically for truck inspection officers. It enables officers to move effortlessly beneath the truck without straining their bodies, using a remote attached to the board that allows them freedom of movement. By using Slidr, officers can swiftly and efficiently complete the vehicle inspection process. The board not only enhances their productivity but also helps ensure thorough inspections, leading to improved safety on the roads.
Team: Thilo Fiebig
Driver shortage
Currently, Europe alone faces a severe shortage of around 400,000 truck drivers
Currently, Europe alone faces a severe shortage of around 400,000 truck drivers
Payload Abuse
Average truck payload in Europe ranges between 15 and 25 tonnes.
Average truck payload in Europe ranges between 15 and 25 tonnes.
Aging Fleet
The EU operates more than 6.2 million trucks, averaging approximately 13 years.
The EU operates more than 6.2 million trucks, averaging approximately 13 years.
Large trucks are involved in over 5,000 fatal crashes annually in the U.S. alone. Globally, the WHO estimates that road crashes kill 1.2 million people each year, with heavy trucks being one of the major contributor.
Large trucks are involved in over 5,000 fatal crashes annually in the U.S. alone. Globally, the WHO estimates that road crashes kill 1.2 million people each year, with heavy trucks being one of the major contributor.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that nearly 1.2 million people died in road traffic accidents worldwide in 2023. Due to their size and weight, trucks can cause particularly severe accidents if not properly maintained. Regular inspections are essential for safety, as they help identify hidden issues such as worn brakes, weak tires, faulty lights, or leaking exhaust systems. Even minor defects can escalate rapidly, turning a truck into a serious hazard on busy roads. By detecting and addressing these problems early, inspections play a critical role in preventing accidents and protecting the lives of drivers and all road users.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that nearly 1.2 million people died in road traffic accidents worldwide in 2023. Due to their size and weight, trucks can cause particularly severe accidents if not properly maintained. Regular inspections are essential for safety, as they help identify hidden issues such as worn brakes, weak tires, faulty lights, or leaking exhaust systems. Even minor defects can escalate rapidly, turning a truck into a serious hazard on busy roads. By detecting and addressing these problems early, inspections play a critical role in preventing accidents and protecting the lives of drivers and all road users.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that nearly 1.2 million people died in road traffic accidents worldwide in 2023. Due to their size and weight, trucks can cause particularly severe accidents if not properly maintained. Regular inspections are essential for safety, as they help identify hidden issues such as worn brakes, weak tires, faulty lights, or leaking exhaust systems. Even minor defects can escalate rapidly, turning a truck into a serious hazard on busy roads. By detecting and addressing these problems early, inspections play a critical role in preventing accidents and protecting the lives of drivers and all road users.
Assessing tyre degradation
Assessing tyre degradation
Physically demanding and strenuous task
Physically demanding and strenuous task
Maneuvering in confined spaces is extremely challenging.
Limited visibility often complicates inspections
Maneuvering in confined spaces is extremely challenging.
Maneuvering in confined spaces is extremely challenging.
Limited visibility often complicates inspections
Limited visibility often complicates inspections
Introducing Slidr
Introducing Slidr
It is a specialized inspection board designed for vehicle inspections. It allows users to move easily under vehicles using a remote-controlled board, reducing physical strain and allowing inspections to be completed quickly and efficiently.
It is a specialized inspection board designed for vehicle inspections. It allows users to move easily under vehicles using a remote-controlled board, reducing physical strain and allowing inspections to be completed quickly and efficiently.
All wheel control
All wheel control
One of the key aspects of the concept is to include an all-wheel steering system for smooth and easy maneuverability. This feature enables the user to move freely in any direction without putting strain on the lower body. Each wheel is equipped with both a directional motor and a rotational hub motor, working together to provide effortless, multi-directional movement during inspections.
One of the key aspects of the concept is to include an all-wheel steering system for smooth and easy maneuverability. This feature enables the user to move freely in any direction without putting strain on the lower body. Each wheel is equipped with both a directional motor and a rotational hub motor, working together to provide effortless, multi-directional movement during inspections.
Interaction
Interaction
The remote charges effortlessly while docked, then seamlessly switches to wireless control when lifted, giving the user complete freedom without interruption. Its integrated flashlight not only helps illuminate hard-to-see areas but also makes it easier to monitor and assess the condition of every component beneath the truck
The remote charges effortlessly while docked, then seamlessly switches to wireless control when lifted, giving the user complete freedom without interruption. Its integrated flashlight not only helps illuminate hard-to-see areas but also makes it easier to monitor and assess the condition of every component beneath the truck
The remote charges effortlessly while docked, then seamlessly switches to wireless control when lifted, giving the user complete freedom without interruption. Its integrated flashlight not only helps illuminate hard-to-see areas but also makes it easier to monitor and assess the condition of every component beneath the truck
Remote inspection
Remote inspection
Slidr can be controlled remotely. During interviews with truck inspection officers, we discovered that crawling underneath some trucks is impossible due to their low ground clearance. To address this, we devised a solution using existing camera gear, such as GoPro or other alternatives, which can be easily mounted on a board to offer an overview of the truck's underside. This way, Officers can navigate the board under the truck and utilize the camera to inspect hard-to-see areas.
Slidr can be controlled remotely. During interviews with truck inspection officers, we discovered that crawling underneath some trucks is impossible due to their low ground clearance. To address this, we devised a solution using existing camera gear, such as GoPro or other alternatives, which can be easily mounted on a board to offer an overview of the truck's underside. This way, Officers can navigate the board under the truck and utilize the camera to inspect hard-to-see areas.
Yash Saboo
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