The Hyundai MobED has been unveiled by the Hyundai Motor Group as a mobility platform solution that could work to greatly enhance capabilities for a wide range of implementations.
The electric Mobile Eccentric Droid (MobED) is equipped with four wheels that are independently steered and will even maintain the level of the base when going over inclines. The unit is intended to be used in a wide array of different environments and could even be scaled up to accommodate a human rider or perhaps a baby stroller for connected riding capabilities.
Head of Hyundai's Robotics Lab Dong Jin Hyun spoke on the Hyundai MobED saying, "We have developed the MobED platform to overcome the limitations of existing indoor guide and service robots while maximizing its usability in cities by dramatically improving the platform's overall mobility. We are also looking ahead to assess how potential users of MobED will further expand their needs and use for this type of technology."
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Independently Steered Wheels
- Companies can explore using independently steered wheels in their mobility solutions to enhance capabilities in different environments.
- Scalable Mobility Platforms
- The development of scalable mobility platforms like the Hyundai MobED can lead to improvements in indoor guide and service robots, and expands potential uses for this type of technology.
- Connected Riding Capabilities
- Connected riding capabilities, as seen in the Hyundai MobED's ability to accommodate a human rider or baby stroller, may become a valuable feature for mobility solutions in the future.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Robotics
- The development of the Hyundai MobED highlights potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of robotics, particularly for indoor guide and service robots.
- Automotive
- The use of independently steered wheels could be a game changer for the automotive industry, particularly in enhancing mobility in different environments.
- Personal Mobility
- Scalable and adaptable mobility platforms like the Hyundai MobED have the potential to disrupt the personal mobility industry, particularly in the development of more efficient and versatile solutions.
