The conceptual 'Phantom' tractor vehicle has been designed as a multipurpose solution for field tasks that will make the process more efficient and less invasive for human operators. Designed by Joona Järvinen, the vehicle is outfitted with dual continuous tracks that are led by a directional wheel on the front to easily tackle any kind of terrain or environment. Various attachments can be implemented onto the vehicle including tillers, excavators and much more to make it functional with nearly any task, while the semi-autonomous design keeps operators out of harm's way.
The conceptual 'Phantom' tractor vehicle identifies the future requirements of industry professionals as autonomous technology becomes a more mainstay part of the market. The vehicle received a honorable mention in the Valtra Design Challenge 2018.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Modular Field Task Vehicles
- The emergence of modular, multipurpose field vehicles that make processes more efficient and autonomous.
- Dual Continuous Tracks
- The advancement of dual continuous tracks to easily tackle any terrain or environment.
- Semi-autonomous Design
- The increasing trend towards semi-autonomous vehicles that keep operators out of harm's way.
Where This Applies
- Agriculture
- The agriculture industry can benefit from the use of modular field task vehicles to increase productivity and efficiency while reducing manual labor.
- Construction
- The construction industry can utilize the multipurpose functionality of modular vehicles to complete a variety of tasks, increasing productivity and saving costs.
- Mining
- The mining industry can use modular vehicles with dual continuous tracks to easily traverse rough terrain and increase efficiency in extraction processes.
