Tesla’s interchangeable travel-pod system shows modularity in transportation - Yanko Design

If whatsoever company had to build something every bit outlandish as a pod system with a fixed electric powertrain platform and an interchangeable upper pod based on utilize, it would probably be Tesla (or maybe we could count this Mercedes Benz concept too). Designed as a part of his thesis project, Fábio Martins' conceptual Tesla Pod system is pretty intriguing, and especially makes sense, given that Musk is launching the Irksome Tunnel project that will merely work with a handful of cars that are compatible with the underground travel system. The thought for the Pod is elementary. The electrical powertrain base is common to all modes of transport, while the upper part alternates between 3 dissimilar pods that serve three different purposes… i for public transport, one for individual ship, and one for commercial send. The platforms and pods/modules are produced independently, and a large robotic arm helps in mounting and unmounting the modules from the platform base of operations. Ringlet below to read more than about the platform blueprint and the pods/modules themselves.

Designer: Fábio Martins

PLATFORM

The Platform forms the base to all the different pods. It comes with an electric drivetrain, headlights and taillights, and everything required to allow the pods to operate autonomously. The Platform is equipped with LIDAR, RADAR, Ultrasonic and Optical Sensors in gild to achieve level 5 autonomous driving, to which are attached different modules, developed to fulfill different tasks related to the ship of people and goods through urban environments. The platform is symmetric, this means the symmetry of components that considerably reduces the cost of production of each platform, allowing the integration of autonomous systems in the vehicle while maintaining a low price to the consumer. This as well allows for the platform to accept 4 wheel steering and be able to move forward or backward.

PUBLIC POD

The Public Module here presented has room for 12 people, 6 standing and 6 seated. It has the same sliding pantograph door opening mechanism as the post-obit modules in gild to reduce the product cost of complex parts. The pod is composed of a Carbon Fiber Composite body, with polycarbonate door panels covered with microperforated vinyl to create an integrated and modernistic look forth with the platform, while providing exterior visibility for the occupants. The module also has front, dorsum and side screen to inform pedestrians and users about its imminent actions and destination.

COMMERCIAL POD

The commercial pod transports cargo the way the public pod transports humans. Built with 141.2 cubic feet of space, the commercial pod can store a large corporeality of cargo and the democratic vehicle can send said cargo from point A to point B. The lack of the commuter gives the interior of the commercial pod more infinite to store cargo, and a special Tesla forklift helps load and unload the pods.

PRIVATE POD

The Private Module beneath has 4 rotating seats that allow for various interior setups, ranging from the traditional 2×two seating to seats that face each other similar a recreational room. The module is composed of a Carbon Cobweb Composite trunk, with electrochromic windows that lighten and darken to provide passengers with the choice of a view or privacy. Information technology as well has Sliding Pantograph doors, assuasive for minimum aamplitude of motility, optimal for close urban spaces.

Designed to be used in a car-hailing setup, the Private Pod works to send humans, but in a much more private setup. The module can be used by role-goers as a traveling conference room, or fifty-fifty past individuals and families. The rotating chairs allow y'all to sit down either conventionally or facing each other, and entertainment systems make for a much more enjoyable ride.