Master Thesis Work Augmented-Reality Head-Up Display User Study by Using Eye-Tracking
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Thesis Worker at Volvo Cars
Welcome to explore the world of Volvo Cars by writing your thesis with us! As a thesis worker in our organization you are supported by a supervisor who follows you during your project. Through your thesis work you will be able to contribute to our company purpose providing freedom to move in a safe sustainable and personal way from day one!
About this opportunity - Background
At Vehicle Engineering our responsibility spans the entire chassis interior climate body & exterior functions mechanical Integration and a range of vehicle attributes with impact on design and customer experience of our complete product. Across these domains and all development cycles we will lead an effective delivery operation on a complete level in close sync with other Engineering units functions and stakeholders across the company.
This thesis work is within the area of Display Systems at Interior Systems.
This thesis project is part of a Vinnova-financed research project involving external research partners with the project name SCREENS II which generally studies the impact on drivers of a vehicles digital environment.
Objectives:
To study user/driver behavior with and without Augmented-Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD) by using an advanced eye-tracking and data collection system.
Scope of the thesis work
The scope of this project is limited to that part of the digital driver environment that is concerned with Head-Up Displays (HUDs) and more specifically Augmented-Reality Head-Up Displays (AR-HUDs). The project is intended as an in-vehicle on-road study and may also involve programming tasks for AR functions and visualizations in the AR-HUD.
What youll bring
It is recommended that two hands-on master students with computer science and user interaction backgrounds carry out this project together where the combined skill set of the students is recommended to consist of the following:
Software/programming skills - for eye-tracking analysis AR-visualizations vehicle data communications and similar
Hands-on experimentation and physical/optical/electrical measurement skills
Human factors/user-study skills
A drivers license is required for at least one of the students but preferably for both
Strong communication skills for reporting and presenting technical findings
Support within these different skill sets will be provided by the Project Partners of the research project as well as by relevant personnel within Volvo Cars.
This thesis work is intended to be carried out primarily on-site and not remotely given the experimental/testing nature of the work.
Duration
Tentative proposed thesis work period: 19th January 2026 to 26th of June 2026 (dates can be flexible with /- 7 days)
Academic credits: equivalent to 30 ECTS
Number of students: 1-2 students (2 students preferred)
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal sustainable and safe way. Today we are driving bold advancements in electrification sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow today.
At Volvo Cars we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If youre inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility we invite you to be part of our journey.
Ready to take the next step
Applications should include your CV and a brief personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials. Submit your CV in English. If you are 2 students submitting as a pair you can combine your CVs into one PDF and submit a joint Cover Letter.
Applications must be received no later than 12th December 2025. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact
Siddhant Gupta at
For specific questions about the position please reach out to
Hiring Manager Martin Albinsson
Technical Expert David Hermann
As part of the recruitment process the final candidates might undergo a background check.
We welcome your application!
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About Company
Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more
