Sunglider System Trafnidiaeth Gyhoeddus by Peter Kuczia

Sunglider System Trafnidiaeth Gyhoeddus by Peter Kuczia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Cerbyd Competition Category.

ArianCerbyd· 2024

Sunglider System Trafnidiaeth Gyhoeddus

by Peter Kuczia

Client: Sunglider Ag

Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Cerbyd Category

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The Design

About Sunglider System Trafnidiaeth Gyhoeddus

Mae Sunglider yn system trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus awtonomaidd, wedi'i phweru gan ffotofoltäig ar gyfer ardaloedd trefol. Mae'n cynnwys cerbydau teithwyr a nwyddau crog awtonomaidd a bysiau awtonomaidd bach ar y ddaear. Mae'r trac wedi'i wneud o glulam ac yn cynnal to PF sy'n cynhyrchu tua 120 y cant o'r egni sydd ei angen ar gyfer y system gyfan. Rheolir y metro gan ddeallusrwydd artiffisial, gan arwain at gylch di-gynnal a chadw o 3 munud. Mae'r holl gerbydau wedi'u hargraffu'n 3D mewn micro-ffatrïoedd. Mae costau buddsoddi a gweithredu yn cael eu lleihau'n sylweddol, gan wneud y daith yn rhad ac am ddim.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award

Mae Sunglider System Trafnidiaeth Gyhoeddus yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Sunglider System Trafnidiaeth Gyhoeddus fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Sunglider System Trafnidiaeth Gyhoeddus yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.

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