Swimcar Véhicule amphibie par Suzhou University of Technology

Le design Swimcar Véhicule amphibie par Suzhou University of Technology est un lauréat très estimé du prestigieux 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze dans la catégorie Design Futuriste.

BronzeFuturiste· 2026

Swimcar Véhicule amphibie

par Suzhou University of Technology

Client : Suzhou University of Technology

Lauréat du A' Design Award de Bronze dans la catégorie Futuriste

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Le Design

À propos de Swimcar Véhicule amphibie

Swimcar est un véhicule amphibie modulaire conçu pour les villes exposées aux inondations. Le véhicule associe un châssis électrique étanche à une cabine indépendante réalisée en composite de fibre de carbone. Une interface magnéto-hydraulique maintient les deux parties solidaires lors de la circulation routière. Lorsque les capteurs détectent une montée des eaux, la cabine est libérée et flotte tel un radeau de sauvetage, permettant aux passagers de rester au-dessus de la surface. Un module écologique purifie l'eau par aération et filtration pendant que le véhicule se déplace. Des moteurs-roues assurent la propulsion sur terre comme sur l'eau.

La Reconnaissance

À propos du A' Design Award de Bronze

Swimcar Véhicule amphibie est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Swimcar Véhicule amphibie est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Swimcar Véhicule amphibie satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

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Crédits, membres de l'équipe et détails techniques fournis par le designer.

Propriétés Uniques: Swimcar is a modular, Split-Body Amphibious system engineered for urban resilience. It integrates a high-performance electric chassis with an independent cabin. Unlike standard vehicles, its "Split-Body Logic" allows the cabin to detach instantly during floods as an autonomous "Life-Saving Ark." Furthermore, the "Eco-Benefit Module" actively purifies water via physical aeration and filtration. This innovation transforms transit into a net-positive ecological activity.
Dimensions & Emballage: The Swimcar is designed to automotive-marine hybrid standards. Dimensions: 5,200 mm Length x 2,150 mm Width x 1,850 mm Height. The cabin features a 2,850 mm wheelbase for optimal stability. Technical properties include a IP68-rated dual-motor powertrain (350 kW output) and a high-capacity 120 kWh solid-state battery housed in a watertight lower bay. The "Life-Ark" cabin offers 8,500 liters of reserve buoyancy. Construction utilizes pre-preg carbon fiber and marine-grade 5083 aluminum alloy.
Mots-Clés: Amphibious Mobility, Split-Body Logic, Urban Resilience, Life-Saving Ark, Eco-Benefit Module, Water Purification
Technologie de Production: Swimcar utilizes a lightweight Carbon-Fiber composite shell for the cabin to ensure maximum buoyancy and structural integrity. The chassis features a sealed electric powertrain with high-torque in-wheel motors. The core innovation is the magnetic-hydraulic decoupling interface, allowing instantaneous separation under pressure. We employed CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) to optimize the hull's hydrodynamic efficiency and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for crashworthiness.
Défi de Conception: The primary challenge was balancing structural unity with emergency detachment. Engineering a magnetic-hydraulic interface that remains rigid at highway speeds but releases instantly under water pressure required rigorous iterative modeling.
Recherche: This applied design research aimed to eliminate urban drowning risks. Using a User-Centered Design methodology, I analyzed flood mortality data and hydraulic pressure physics. Tools included CFD simulation and modular architectural modeling. I interviewed emergency responders to identify vehicle escape failures. Results proved that a detachable buoyant cabin is more viable than waterproofing. This shift from "sealed" to "separable" design ensures life safety, offering a resilient model for future urban transit and insurance risk mitigation.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Swimcar stems from recurring tragedies where passengers are trapped in submerged vehicles during flash floods. Witnessing these preventable losses motivated a shift toward a Life-Safety First philosophy. By researching modular architecture and hydrodynamics, the Split-Body Logic was developed to address the failure of traditional automotive exits under hydraulic pressure.
Durée du Projet: The project commenced in November 2025 and was developed over a three-month intensive design and research period. The design process and technical conceptualization were primarily conducted in Changshu, China. The project reached its final completion in January 2026, integrating comprehensive modular architectural studies and advanced amphibious system modeling.
Flux Opérationnel: In daily use, Swimcar functions as a seamless commuter. On land, the cabin and chassis act as one; when entering water, the electric propulsion engages automatically. The "Split-Body" magic happens during emergencies: internal sensors detect rising water levels, triggering a hydraulic release that ejects the cabin. It transforms from a car into a buoyant life-raft instantly. This fail-safe interaction ensures passengers stay above water, performing better than any traditional seal.
Membres de l'Équipe: Weiwei Zhang
Crédits Images: Image #1: Designer Kun Wu, Modeler and Renderer Kun Wu, Swimcar Exterior Concept, 2026. Image #2: Designer Weiwei Zhang, 2026. Image #3: Designer Kun Wu, 2026. Image #4: Designer Kun Wu, 2026. Image #5: Designer Kun Wu, Illustrator, 2026.