On July 20, 2017, we welcomed the Kennedy Space Center Mars Rover Concept Vehicle. Using NASA-engineered science and specs, this Mars rover concept vehicle was created as a traveling exhibit to inspire and educate the next generation of space explorers. The rover sits on six wheels, and is 50 inches tall and 30 inches wide and weighs 5,500 pounds.
“MOTOROiD” is a proof-of-concept experimental electric motorcycle aimed at new forms of personal mobility in which the rider resonates harmoniously with the machine. In order to create new experiences based on Yamahas exclusive development ideal of Jin-Ki-Kanno, MOTOROiD was developed under the concept of an “Unleashed Prototype.”
MOTOROiD is equipped with high-precision balance control via artificial intelligence and autonomous technology, and it can sense its own state and adjust its center of gravity accordingly to stand up off its kickstand and remain upright unassisted. It can also recognize its owner and move forward to meet him/her, as well as react based on its riders actions thanks to its human-machine interface (HMI). These, among several other functions, allow MOTOROiD to behave like a true partner of its owner.
MOTOROiD inspires a vision of future mobility that takes vehicles beyond simple “tools for movement.” Based around AMCES,* MOTOROiD has a completely new level of functionality and an all-new structural layout, and Yamaha has taken up these kinds of development challenges with the goal of acquiring technology that creates new value for our customers.
*Active Mass CEnter Control System: This technology works to stabilize two-wheeled vehicles by using electronics to actively control the chassis itself and constantly optimize the vehicles attitude.
More info @ www.nieuwsmotor.nl
A demonstration of Yamaha Motor’s Motoroid — an autonomous, electric concept motorcycle — during a press preview of Tokyo Motor Show 2017 on Oct. 26, 2017, at Tokyo Big Sight.
Renault’s autonomous ‘car of the future’ unveiled in London
In collaboration with one of London’s top art schools, Renault introduces a vision for the new age of autonomous driving
Renault has teamed up with the Central Saint Martins art and design college, part of the University of the Arts London, to design an autonomous car of the future.
15 students entered the competition, three were chosen as semi-finalists, and Yuchen Cai was announced as the winner for her clever design that utilises Maglev technology familiar on Japanese high speed rail transport. Dubbed ‘The Float’, Cai’s design portrays a new form of mobility with the car aiming to get people more engaged with the outside world through the use of autonomous driving technology.
After being named as the winner, Cai spent two weeks in Renault’s design studios in Paris honing her idea and giving ‘The Float’ those final touches prior to its unveiling in London.
From 21 to 24 September, the winning design will be on display in Granary Square, King’s Cross as part of the design junction exhibition.
Electric power, autonomous driving and connected technologies are Renault’s three main focal points for its future fleet. The Renault-UAL collaboration was designed to get student to base their creations around these three themes.
The competition was judged by Anthony Lo, Renault’s Vice-President of Exterior Design and François Leboine, Renault’s Chief Exterior Designer along with Central Saint Martins programme director Nick Rhodes.
Read More www.autoexpress.co.uk/renault/101028/renault-s-autonomous-car-of-the-future-unveiled-in-london
Terrafugia is excited to premier the new Outer Mold Line for the TF-X™, Terrafugias vision for the future of personal transportation. The TF-X™ will be a four-seat, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) hybrid electric aircraft that makes flying easier and safer than ever before. Visit terrafugia.com for more information.
Marines test the Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) in Hawaii. The UHAC is a potential replacement for the LCAC hovercraft currently deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps. The UHAC prototype being tested is a ship-to-shore connector and is half the size of the intended final model of the machine. Filmed during RIMPAC Exercise — July 10, 2014.
The 1/2-scale Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) makes its way from Marine Corps Training Area Bellows to the USS Rushmore during the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratorys Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE) in Hawaii. This is the first time the UHAC enters the well-deck of a US Navy ship. After taking on the Growler ITV, the UHAC departs the Rushmore and returns to MCTAB.
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Similar to DARPAs CAATs air-filled track system in design, the 1/2-scale UHAC (Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector) tracked amphibious vehicle makes its way from the USS Rushmore to Marine Corps Training Area Bellows during the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratorys Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE) in Hawaii.
The UHAC demonstrator is 42 ft (13 m) long, 26 ft (8 m) wide, 17 ft (5 m) high, weighed 38 tons, and traveled at 4-5 knots on water; the hull was made of aluminum, with a small pilothouse mounted on the bow. Using track feet fitted with dense air-impregnated foam blocks make it buoyant in the water and propel it on land, allowing it to traverse through mud, sand, and marshland when ashore. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DARPA_Captive_Air_Amphibious_Transporter
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