Innovation, collaboration and technical creativity took centre stage when the Department of Electrical Engineering hosted this year’s Bachelor's Project Fair. Around 205 students presented a total of 37 projects covering areas such as autonomous vehicles, drone systems, artificial intelligence, control engineering and sustainable transportation systems.
The students come from different degree programmes and have collaborated across disciplinary boundaries throughout their Bachelor's projects. By combining expertise in areas such as electronics, programming, mechanics, control engineering and machine learning, they have developed solutions to real-world technical challenges.
“What makes the Bachelor's Project Fair so valuable is that it brings the entire engineering process together in one place – from concept and design to testing, analysis and improvement. The students demonstrate not only creativity and technical maturity, but also the ability to collaborate and tackle the challenges that arise when theory meets practice,” says Nikolce Murgovski, Vice Head of Department responsible for undergraduate education at the Department of Electrical Engineering.
A well-attended fair showcasing a wide range of projects
The fair attracted many visitors, including students, researchers, teachers and industry representatives, who came to explore this year’s projects.
All projects were presented through posters, where students described their research questions, methods, prototypes and results. Several groups also showcased measurement data, simulations and physical models, providing visitors with valuable insights into both the development process and the technical solutions.
Many of the projects addressed current societal challenges and emerging technologies. Visitors could, for example, learn more about an autonomous golf trolley that follows its user, a drone-swarm-based surveillance system, a steer-by-wire platform for future vehicles and a model rocket equipped with advanced thrust vector control.
Even when results did not fully meet the original expectations, students emphasised the value of the process itself. Through practical engineering work, testing and analysis, the projects led to new insights, improved methods and valuable experiences for future studies and professional careers.
Best Poster Award presented at the fair
As part of this year's Bachelor's Project Fair, a diploma was awarded to the group with the best project poster. The award recognises the students' ability to communicate technical content in a clear, engaging and visually effective way.
This year's winning team was the group behind "Automation of a Drone Swarm Surveillance System", a project focused on developing an autonomous surveillance system in which multiple drones collaborate to detect objects, plan missions and monitor larger areas.
The team consist of Sebastian Backman, Filip Hansen, Eric Hägge Lundberg, Isac Lilja, Ludvig Magnusson and Lisa Nyström. Supervisor: Mikael Enelund.
Examples of this year’s Bachelor's projects
Development of a steer-by-wire platform with four-wheel steering
This project focused on developing and testing a steer-by-wire platform in which steering is performed electronically without mechanical linkages between the steering wheel and the wheels. By combining four-wheel steering with advanced control engineering, the team explored how future vehicles could achieve improved manoeuvrability, stability and support for autonomous driving.
Autonomous golf trolley that follows the user
Can a golf trolley follow its owner around the course on its own? This was the question addressed by students who developed an autonomous golf trolley based on UWB positioning technology and custom-built control algorithms. The result was a functional prototype capable of following the user while navigating different types of terrain.
Generative design and topology optimisation of climbing holds
This project combined artificial intelligence, 3D scanning and additive manufacturing to explore new ways of designing climbing holds. Through generative models and topology optimisation, the students created innovative hold geometries with the potential to improve both the design process and material efficiency.
Arcturus – design and construction of a thrust-vector-controlled model rocket
The project team developed a model rocket using thrust vector control, a technology in which the direction of the rocket motor is used to steer and stabilise the vehicle during flight. The work involved the design of mechanical systems, electronics, sensors and control algorithms, providing valuable hands-on experience of advanced control systems.
Scale model of an electric road system
To explore the future of electrified transportation, students built a scale model of an electric road system in which energy is transferred to vehicles while in motion. The model was used to analyse energy flows, control strategies and charging methods, providing insights into how electric roads could contribute to more sustainable transport systems.
Automated surveillance system using a drone swarm
In collaboration with AstaZero, students developed an autonomous surveillance system in which multiple drones cooperate to detect objects, plan missions and monitor larger areas. The system includes automated drone selection, mission management and a web-based user interface for operators.
An important part of the education
For many students, the Bachelor's project is their first major opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical engineering development. This year’s fair clearly demonstrated how students can use collaboration, creativity and technical expertise to develop solutions to complex challenges – ranging from autonomous systems and sustainable mobility to AI-driven design and advanced control engineering.