Kartik Dahiya
Studying industrial design at Monash University, I am very curious about anything tangible (Products) which serves a purpose, fulfils a function and, most importantly, solves a problem. Under the Mobility and Services stream, my final year project, "Alvin", is an autonomous delivery vehicle capable of transporting and delivering goods. The project was driven by investigating the relationship between autonomous vehicles and humans while exploring how these vehicles communicate. The outcomes also focused on making these vehicles more approachable within society, especially when the absence of a human behind the wheel can be daunting to some.

Alvin + Autonomous Wireless Charging Station

The AV charges at a designated wireless charging dock. The dock contains a series of strategically located charging pads installed under the street pavement. Each vehicle holds a matching power receiving pad which works when a magnetic field induces an electric current in the vehicle pad, further adding charge to the vehicle battery.

Alvin

Alvin is an autonomous delivery vehicle that makes its way through sidewalks and public spaces to deliver and drop orders at your doorstep. The design also offers a ride-on extension which can be used to get across large storage spaces, transporting cargo as well as people. From packages to food and people, Alvin is designed for quick, autonomous delivery and as a ride-on vehicle within a certain radius.
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Alvin Full Presentation Video

Functions, journey, communication, and charging of the AV.

Alvin Mapping + Communication

Use of Lidar to map the environment.

Alvin Front Storage and delivery

The AV offers front storage for packages, accessed via user commands. (Digital or App Push Button)

Commercial + Branding

The AV offers a blank canvas that can be commercialized to include distinct brand identities.
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