Sunglider Siostam Còmhdhail Phoblach by Peter Kuczia

Sunglider Siostam Còmhdhail Phoblach by Peter Kuczia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Charbadan, Gluasadachd agus Còmhdhail Competition Category.

AirgeadCarbad· 2024

Sunglider Siostam Còmhdhail Phoblach

by Peter Kuczia

Client: Sunglider Ag

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Carbad Category

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The Design

About Sunglider Siostam Còmhdhail Phoblach

'S e siostam còmhdhail phoblach fèin-stiùireach a th' ann an Sunglider, air a chumhachdachadh le fotavoltach, airson sgìrean bailteil. Tha e air a dhèanamh suas de charbadan luchd-siubhail is bathair crogta fèin-stiùireach agus busaichean beaga fèin-stiùireach air an talamh. Tha an t-slighe air a dhèanamh à fiodh-lamaichte agus a' cumail suas mullach fotavoltach a tha a' gineadh timcheall air 120 sa cheud den lùth a tha a dhìth airson an t-siostam gu lèir. Tha am metro air a stiùireadh le inntleachd fuadain, a' leantainn gu cuairt gun chumail suas de 3 mionaidean. Tha a h-uile carbad air a chlò-bhualadh ann an 3D ann am meanbh-fhactaraidhean. Tha cosgaisean tasgaidh is obrachaidh air an lughdachadh gu mòr, a' fàgail an turas an-asgaidh.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Sunglider Siostam Còmhdhail Phoblach air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Sunglider Siostam Còmhdhail Phoblach na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Sunglider Siostam Còmhdhail Phoblach na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

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