Sunglider Sistem javnog prevoza by Peter Kuczia

Sunglider Sistem javnog prevoza by Peter Kuczia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Vozila, Mobilnosti i Transporta Competition Category.

SrebroVozilo· 2024

Sunglider Sistem javnog prevoza

by Peter Kuczia

Client: Sunglider Ag

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Vozilo Category

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The Design

About Sunglider Sistem javnog prevoza

Sunglider je autonoman sistem javnog prevoza napajan solarnom energijom za urbana područja. Sastoji se od autonomnih visiećih putničkih i teretnih vozila i malih autonomnih autobusa na tlu. Pruga je izrađena od lameliranog lijepljenog drveta i podupire fotovoltaični krov koji generiše oko 120 posto energije potrebne za cijeli sistem. Sistemom upravlja umjetna inteligencija, što omogućava takt od 3 minute bez održavanja. Sva vozila su 3D štampana u mikrofabrikama. Investicioni i operativni troškovi su drastično smanjeni, što čini vožnju besplatnom.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Sunglider Sistem javnog prevoza je pobjednik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izuzetno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje vrhunskim, veličanstvenim i impresivnim dizajnima. Srebrni pobjednici iznimno su briljantna i vrlo kreativna djela koja ilustriraju izuzetnu stručnost, talent i oštroumnost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Sunglider Sistem javnog prevoza bude divno, reprezentativno djelo koje je izuzetno profesionalno i duboko inovativno. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Srebrnu nagradu A' Design Award vrlo je zapažen, nadaleko cijenjen izum koji koristi i pomjera granice umjetnosti, nauke, dizajna i tehnologije. Sunglider Sistem javnog prevoza je kreacija kojoj se mnogi dive i zavide, koja budi želje, donosi pozitivne osjećaje i raspiruje čuđenje i divljenje.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Sunglider is an autonomous, PV fuelled public transport system for urban areas. It consists of autonomous people & cargo movers and small autonomous busses on the ground. The track is glulam constructed and carries a PV roof generating 117% of the energy required for the entire system. The Metro is controlled by AI, creating a wait-free cycle of 3 minutes. All vehicles are 3 D printed in micro-factories. Investment and operation costs are drastically are drastically reduced, making the ride free
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is a prototype of a linear suspended rail system suitable for use in mainly medium-sized cities - regardless of climate.
Tags: sustainable mobility, public transportataon, suspension metro, suspended monorail,
Production Technology: The Sunglider system, based on Local Motors' bus Olli, incorporates an overhead chassis derived from roller coaster tech for noise reduction. Integrated Super-Caps charge energy at stops, with over 80% of vehicles 3D printed. Digitally parametric designed and manufactured in micro-factories by humans and cobots, they also serve maintenance. The track, with a 4.5m ground clearance and a total height of 9m, includes a semitransparent photovoltaic roof. Spaced 25-30m apart, pylons support barrier-free island stations. Named »Xylo-Solar«, the track is constructed from sustainable recycled glulam, transforming urban spaces underneath.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create a public transportation system that not only would be economically viable in operation and construction but also seamlessly integrate with the urban fabric of densely populated areas.
Research: Sunglider: AI-Controlled Urban Transport
The Sunglider, managed by AI software, operates on a seamless 3-minute cycle, adjusting availability for passenger or cargo needs. Offering a free tariff for metro citizens, it's financially sustainable through diverse revenue streams, eliminating the need for municipal subsidies.
Inspiration: The project envisions a true zero-fare urban transport accessible to all residents. Through innovative vehicle design, 3D printing manufacturing, advanced propulsion tech, autonomous AI-driven driving, and photoelectric fuel, we aim for profitable metro operation without ticket sales. This holistic approach revolutionizes urban mobility, fostering accessibility, sustainability, and economic viability for communities.
Project Duration: 2022-2024, Osnabrueck, Germany and worldwide
Operation Flow: The Sunglider operates through AI software, ensuring vehicles run on a wait-free cycle of 3 minutes. The AI efficiently manages vehicle availability, seamlessly transitioning between passenger and cargo transport as needed.
Team Members: Lead Designer: Peter Kuczia, Structure Form Designer: Ewelina Gawell, Team: Mariusz Wrona, Agnieszka Wardzinska, Amr Waly, Maria Yanczuk, Jakub Kozlik, Wiktoria Gorzelewska, Aleksa Stepniewska, Piotr Banasiak, Bartek Witkowski, Oliver Kubut, Dieter Otten, Uli Hartwig, Peter Böcker, Alek Pluta, Lev Rosileht