Thesis Cell Load Detection

stowgroup· R&D
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📍 Lokeren📍 Lokeren, Vlaanderen, Belgium📍 Vlaanderen📍 beFull time

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Company Description

Movu Robotics
Innovation, ambitious growth, technology, state-of-the-art robots – that’s Movu Robotics in a nutshell. Due to the in-house design and manufacturing process of our systems, an exciting, hands-on work environment with plenty of challenges and advancement opportunities is guaranteed. Will you help shape the future of intralogistics?

Job Description

Problem
Repetitively detecting any load on the MOVU atlas shuttle, regardless of shape or texture.

Main issues
- Different load footprints make it difficult to determine one standardised load detection solution
- Usage of multiple sensors is possible but quickly becomes expensive
- Environment is harsh: -25°C till +50°C, dirty, dusty, ...
- Load bottoms may be perforated or reflective, making it hard to detect them repetitively

Solution idea
The idea is to install an array of low cost loadcells underneath the treadplates of the shuttle in order to detect if a load is present on the shuttle and if it is stationary. The object of the thesis is:
- Determine if the solution is viable
- Develop a robust proof of concept keeping cost and manufacturability in mind.
- Develop a specific calculation PCB bringing together all load cells with CAN or IO-link communication towards the shuttle controller.
- Determine the limits of the application and define logical next steps.
 

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

A motivated thesis student with a hands-on mindset, strong problem-solving skills and an interest in industrial automation, robotics and product development.

Relevant skills

Electronics engineering +++
Programming ++
Product development +
Mechanical engineering +

Additional Information

What we offer you?

  • A place in an enthusiastic, young organisation with the necessary ambitions
  • The necessary freedom and the opportunity to take initiatives
  • Location Office : Lokeren
  • Satellite office in Berchem ( Antwerp )

Unsolicited representations by third parties (recruitment agencies, headhunters, ...) of CVs via mail and/or telephone for our vacancies are considered as direct applications where no compensation is provided to the third party. Any T&Cs from these third parties will not be accepted unless upon signature of the T&Cs by a person in charge of HR. Candidates remain registered in the system for 12 months and cannot be proposed again during this period.

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This Thesis Cell Load Detection position at stowgroup was posted on Jun 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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