Terraglide Keke Atọ Eletrik Nke Eji Adina Ala by Alex Gudilko

Terraglide Keke Atọ Eletrik Nke Eji Adina Ala by Alex Gudilko is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ụgbọ, Njem na Nnyefe Competition Category.

BronzỤgbọ· 2025

Terraglide Keke Atọ Eletrik Nke Eji Adina Ala

by Alex Gudilko

Client: Terraglide

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ụgbọ Category

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The Design

About Terraglide Keke Atọ Eletrik Nke Eji Adina Ala

Terraglide bụ Keke Atọ Eletrik Ọhụrụ nke eji adina ala emebere maka ịnya dị ire ụtọ na nke dị mfe. Site na teknụzụ steer-by-wire, ọ na-enye njikwa ziri ezi nke dị mfe ịghọta. Igwe na-emepụta ọkụ ejikọtara na pedal ya na-enye ndị ọ bụla na-eji ya ohere ime mmega ahụ mgbe ha na-enyekwu ike na sistemu ahụ, na-eme ka ọ na-akwado gburugburu ebe obibi ma na-arụkwa ọrụ nke ọma. Imewe eletrik ya zuru oke na-ahụ na ọ na-enye ahụ iru ala na ịnya na-atọ ụtọ, na-eme Terraglide ka ọ bụrụ ọkọlọtọ ọhụrụ n'ihe gbasara ịgagharị n'èzí na ntụrụndụ.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Terraglide Keke Atọ Eletrik Nke Eji Adina Ala meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Terraglide Keke Atọ Eletrik Nke Eji Adina Ala ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Terraglide Keke Atọ Eletrik Nke Eji Adina Ala na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Terraglide redefines mobility with its steer-by-wire joystick control, offering precision, stability, and ease. Featuring a pedal-assist generator system for all riders, fully electric propulsion with zero emissions, and a comfortable recumbent seat. It includes storage compartments and adaptive pedaling for customizable exercise. With a powerful 900 Wh battery, it delivers up to 100 miles (160 km) of range, ensuring a smooth, eco-friendly ride across various terrains.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1076*2330*1170 mm
Tags: Tricycle, Electric Vehicle, Recumbent Electric Trike
Production Technology: We utilized steer-by-wire technology for precise joystick control, enhancing maneuverability and accessibility. The frame is crafted from lightweight, high-strength aluminum, ensuring durability while maintaining a sleek aesthetic. Prototyping involved 3D modeling, CNC machining, and real-world performance testing to refine stability and ride dynamics.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge in designing Terraglide was reimagining the biking experience to ensure accessibility for all body types while integrating multiple riding modes. Unlike traditional bikes, Terraglide allows users to exercise and generate power by pedaling or simply enjoy a smooth, joystick-controlled ride using battery power. Balancing these functionalities required extensive ergonomic research, adaptive design iterations, and seamless energy integration to maximize comfort and efficiency.
Research: A mixed-method study on next-gen personal mobility evaluated ergonomics, mechanics, and functionality using human-machine interaction principles. It developed an adaptive, joystick-controlled electric trike addressing balance issues and enabling dual-mode riding. Iterative prototyping, CFD, FEA, and biomechanics refined design. Testing confirmed improved maneuverability, hybrid energy efficiency, and ergonomic adaptability, positioning Terraglide as a disruptive innovation in personal mobility.
Inspiration: Inspired by advancements in joystick-controlled technology seen in aerospace and automotive industries, we sought to create a mobility device that offers effortless control and adaptability for diverse environments. Whether navigating crowded city streets or exploring open landscapes, Terraglide provides a seamless and exhilarating ride.
Unlike traditional trikes that rely on mechanical steering, our electronic control system ensures fluid, responsive movements with minimal effort.
Project Duration: The project started in February 2023 in Los Angeles and finished in March 2025 in Los Angeles, and was exhibited in Abundance 360 summit in 2024 (Vesion 1) and in 2025 (Version 2)
Operation Flow: Riders control Terraglide with intuitive joysticks for easy, enjoyable steering. Its pedal system allows users to adjust resistance for a customizable workout while also recharging the battery. The ergonomic design ensures comfort on long rides, while advanced suspension delivers a smooth experience on various terrains. Combining human power with electric assist, Terraglide offers a sustainable, efficient ride that promotes fitness and eco-conscious transportation.
Team Members: Alex Benner, Alex Gudilko, Evan Kravtcov, Vsevolod Ianatev, Andrew Mikheev, Denis Garmash
Image Credits: Alex Gudilko
Mike Doty