Service robotics.
Mobility is about more than just cars.
Having acquired Boston Dynamics, an innovator in the field, we have sharpened our focus on advancing robotics to enhance people’s lives through a range of mobility solutions. We see robotics and mobility as complementary in that one accelerates development of the other.
MobED
Mobile Eccentric Droid (MobED).
Our MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid) is a small mobility platform that uses the Drive & Lift module (DnL), an eccentric wheel mechanism, combining the drive, steering and braking systems in one structure. With DnL mounted on each wheel, MobED can lift the platform up and down, so the body can stay level as MobED traverses uneven terrain or low barriers such as steps or speed bumps.
We have developed the MobED platform to overcome the limitations of existing indoor guide and service robots while maximizing its usability in cities by dramatically improving the platform’s overall mobility. We are also looking ahead to assess how potential users of MobED will further expand their needs and use for this type of technology.
Smart City Concept
A sustainable plan for the city of the future.
The Smart City concept is inspired by a honeycomb pattern. It has a human-centered surface layer and a functional underground layer. On the surface, the buildings encircle parks, forest and a reservoir to provide water for city dwellers. The road infrastructure lies in the underground layer where autonomous mobility solutions transport all the goods and services. The concept can be explored at https://hmg-smartcity.com.
Elevate
Elevate – the walking car.
Elevate is an innovative and flexible new electric vehicle based around a simple question. What would a vehicle be like if it could walk? And more importantly, what would the benefit be? The resulting answer is a striking, and modular electric car with robotic legs that allow it to move across almost any terrain. Multi-joint legs give it the ability to climb steps, lift itself above water or jump gaps.
By combining the power of robotics with Hyundai’s latest EV technology, Elevate has the ability to take people where no car has been before, and redefine our perception of vehicular freedom.
