But underneath every layer of abstraction, every framework, and every cloud service… there are still bits and bytes.
And sometimes those bits and bytes move 40 tons of electric Volvo truck.
During this hackathon you and your team will build programs that interact with and control a real Volvo FH Electric truck
In Hack A Truck, you will step outside the world of high-level abstractions and into the domain where software meets real machines. During this hackathon you and your team will build programs that interact with and control a real Volvo FH Electric truck.
Working in teams of 2–3 engineers, you will design and implement functionality that controls truck behavior and systems—starting from the most fundamental level: a C or C++ program interacting with an embedded system.
No web frameworks.
No JavaScript frontends.
Just code, hardware, and a truck.
If you have ever wanted to see your code leave the screen and move something real, this is your chance.
What you need
- A team of 2–3 people
(maximum 3 due to the limited seating inside the truck cabin) - Ability to program in C or C++
(or the willingness to learn fast) - Two days of your life and a hacker mindset
What you will get
- Hands-on experience with large-scale embedded software systems
- Practical training on how to work with and operate a Volvo truck platform at Stora Holm
- The chance to build something few software engineers ever get to touch
- And most importantly: a CV line that will immediately start conversations
Schedule
May 18 (13:00–17:00)
ReVeRe Lab – Introduction session
- System overview
- Programming environment
- Embedded control basics
May 25 (Full day)
Stora Holm Test Track – Hackathon Day
- Team hacking session
- Testing your code on the truck
- Demo and showcase
Who can participate
Students from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg:
- Bachelor students year 2 or higher
- Master students
- PhD students are also welcome
Prerequisites:
- Programming experience in C, C++, or embedded systems
Registration
Link to registration
Don't wait to register your interest to participate now as seats are very limited! Following registration you will be contacted by the organising team and if you are lucky invited for interviews. Please note that 18 May and 25 May are mandatory for all team members!
