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Sunglider Publika Transporta Sistemo by Peter Kuczia

Sunglider Publika Transporta Sistemo by Peter Kuczia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Arĝenta A' Design Award in Dezajno de Veturiloj, Movebleco kaj Transportado Competition Category.


ArĝentoVeturiloj· 2024

Sunglider Publika Transporta Sistemo

by Peter Kuczia

Client: Sunglider Ag

Arĝenta A' Design Award Winner in Veturiloj Category

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The Design

About Sunglider Publika Transporta Sistemo

Sunglider estas aŭtonoma, fotovoltaik-energiigita publika transporta sistemo por urbaj areoj. Ĝi konsistas el aŭtonomaj pendantaj pasaĝeraj kaj fretaj veturiloj kaj malgrandaj aŭtonomaj busoj sur la tero. La trako estas farita el lamelligno kaj subtenas FV-tegmenton kiu generas ĉirkaŭ 120 procentojn de la energio bezonata por la tuta sistemo. La metroo estas kontrolata de artefarita inteligenteco, rezultigante senbontenadan ciklon de 3 minutoj. Ĉiuj veturiloj estas 3D-presitaj en mikrofabrikoj. Investaj kaj funkciaj kostoj estas draste reduktitaj, igante la veturon senpaga.

The Recognition

About the Arĝenta A' Design Award

Sunglider Publika Transporta Sistemo estas gajninto de la Arĝenta A' Design Award, grandege prestiĝa rekono donata al plejklasaj, belegaj kaj impresaj dezajnoj. La Arĝentaj gajnintoj estas treege brilaj kaj treege kreemaj verkoj, kiuj ilustras la elstaran sperton, talenton kaj sagacon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Sunglider Publika Transporta Sistemo estu mirinda, montrinda verko, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj profunde nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Arĝentan A' Design Award estas tre rimarkinda, admirata inventaĵo, kiu profitigas kaj antaŭenigas la limojn de arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio. Sunglider Publika Transporta Sistemo estas vaste enviata kreaĵo, kiu vekas dezirojn, alportas pozitivajn sentojn kaj ekbrilas miron kaj mirigon.

Behind the Design

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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

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