Wheels are one of the man-made inventions that can change a lot of historical things. For example, transportation exists and can go well because of the presence of wheels. But the wheel has limitations, the wheels cannot climb rocks and uneven terrain. This makes Hyundai imagine if the actual wheel can be developed further. The concept is outlined in 'Project Elevate'.
Project Elevate
Elevate, is a car concept that has both wheels and legs, so this car has the ability to glide, walk or even climb through extremely dangerous terrain. The main goal itself is to save the victims of disasters that are located in difficult to reach by ordinary vehicles.
The first 72 hours after a natural disaster is the most critical period. However, with Elevate's superiority, he was able to reach out to the affected area immediately. Such as forest fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, or floods and provide immediate assistance to those in need.
"When a tsunami or earthquake hits, the rescue vehicle can only send the first respondent to the edge of the pile of debris. Next, they have to travel the rest of the way on foot. "Elevate is able to traverse the scene and climb right on top of the flood debris or crushed concrete," said the representative and head of Hyundai.
Mixed Electric Car and Robot
Elevate is the first flexible legged vehicle with a combination of mixed technologies found in electric cars and robots. As a result, this vehicle can face terrain that can not even be traversed by even the best off-road vehicles.
Elevate is able to climb a 1.5-meter high wall, step over the same distance gap. Walk on various terrain and reach a 4.57-meter wide track. Amazingly, all that can be done while keeping the condition of the vehicle body and passenger position completely parallel.
In addition, there are also other missions outside the emergency situation that Elevate can do. "Disabled people around the world who do not have access to facilities that make it easier for wheelchair users to go through sloping or uphill fields (ADA ramp) can call for an autonomous Hyundai Elevate that can approach their front door, level position automatically and allow their wheelchair to move in. The possibilities are endless, "Suh said.
This concept uses a modular EV platform that can load different bodies according to specific situations. The robotic foot is equipped with a wheel hub drive motor, electric actuator technology and five degrees of freedom. As a result, this vehicle can move like a mammal and reptile that allows it to move in any direction and handle any terrain.
These legs can also be folded when driving in normal mode, where the power flow to the joint is stopped and the integrated passive suspension system takes over to improve battery efficiency. When in driving mode, Elevate can reach the same highway speed as other vehicles.
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Elevate is able to climb a 1.5-meter high wall, step over the same distance gap. Walk on various terrain and reach a 4.57-meter wide track. Amazingly, all that can be done while keeping the condition of the vehicle body and passenger position completely parallel.
In addition, there are also other missions outside the emergency situation that Elevate can do. "Disabled people around the world who do not have access to facilities that make it easier for wheelchair users to go through sloping or uphill fields (ADA ramp) can call for an autonomous Hyundai Elevate that can approach their front door, level position automatically and allow their wheelchair to move in. The possibilities are endless, "Suh said.
This concept uses a modular EV platform that can load different bodies according to specific situations. The robotic foot is equipped with a wheel hub drive motor, electric actuator technology and five degrees of freedom. As a result, this vehicle can move like a mammal and reptile that allows it to move in any direction and handle any terrain.
These legs can also be folded when driving in normal mode, where the power flow to the joint is stopped and the integrated passive suspension system takes over to improve battery efficiency. When in driving mode, Elevate can reach the same highway speed as other vehicles.
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