Thesis Work for Utilizing AI to support the UX writing and content design process

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Your role and responsibilities

We are glad to offer a challenging and exciting master thesis project at ABB Robotics, a leading supplier of industrial robots and robot software, equipment and complete application solutions. You will be a part of the Software group in Mölndal, where we work with the development of RobotStudio, a desktop application used for modelling, simulation and offline programming of ABB robots. Content design is an important part of the product design process. The words and language users encounter as they interact with a product or software is a crucial part of the total user experience. Content design is, first and foremost, about creating copy and messaging that guides the user within the context, helping them to navigate an interface and efficiently complete their desired tasks. In complex software like robotic applications, it becomes even more important to support users and communicate with them in a clear and efficient way. UX writing is all about using words instead of pixels to communicate with users throughout the experience. The task is to investigate how AI can be used to support and enhance the content creation process for robotics software. Defining a workflow that enables designers and other project members to create good copy for a digital environment that is consistent, demonstrates brand identity and communicates information to ensure a great user experience. Details: This thesis is performed in collaboration with ABB which will provide industrial support and supervision. The thesis students will have access to workplaces at ABB in Mölndal whereas the work should preferably be done partly on site at our office in Mölndal and partly at the university, as per agreement with the students. • Period: January to June 2025 • Number of credits: 30 ECTS/högskolepoäng (hp) • Number of students for this thesis work: 1-2 • Location: Performed partly on site Your reponsibilities: • Do user research to understand the end users and their needs • Optimise the user experience and usability • Validate and test the concept with users • Analyze and apply existing best practices for Content design, UX writing, Interaction design, complex applications • The thesis may include literature study, user study, concept development, prototyping and evaluation Exact content and scope will be specified together with the students.

Qualifications for the role

• We are looking for one or two ambitious and independent master thesis students in interaction design, product design or equivalent field of study.
• The students should have knowledge in areas such as human factors and ergonomics, user experience, usability and be familiar with human-centered design processes and methods. There will be a need to learn basic RobotStudio skills.
• The ability to visualize and prototype the user interface design is important for succeeding in this thesis work.

More about us

Recruiting Manager: Göran Holmqvist, goran.holmqvist@se.abb.com. For specific questions concerning the topic of the thesis, please contact Lisa Grennberg, lisa.grennberg@se.abb.com. Positions are filled continuously. Apply with your CV, academic transcripts and a cover letter in English. Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our online career portal. Applications via e-mail will have to be deleted and not processed due to data privacy requirements. Welcome to apply by November 14! We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory