The Toyota Engineering Society has created an innovative spherical mobility device with a hamster wheel-like propulsion system, designed to carry two passengers. The project, part of the 2024 theme, challenged over 20,000 engineers and resulted in a two-meter-diameter sphere. Significant fabrication challenges were overcome while ensuring clarity and durability in the materials used. Inside the sphere, a refined cart with safety features and joystick controls allows for both manual and autonomous movement, reaching speeds of 10 km/h while maintaining rider comfort through internal weight adjustments.
The Toyota Engineering Society unveiled a spherical mobility device designed to carry passengers, employing a hamster wheel-like mechanism for propulsion.
Using clear, durable materials, an acrylic specialist faced challenges to achieve a crystal-clear shell for the two-meter-diameter sphere.
The refined cart inside the sphere includes safety features and can reach speeds of up to 10 km/h, with movement controlled by a joystick.
Mixed Reality tools helped the team test design aspects such as door positioning and interior layout prior to finalizing their innovative device.
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