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Terrain-Changing Cars

The FORMUL2 Race Vehicle Is Designed to Switch Between Road and Gravel

— July 23, 2016 — Autos
Radek Štěpán is the designer behind the conceptual FORMUL2 all-terrain race vehicle that offers a hybrid driving design that can seamlessly switch from road to earthy ground without compromising on driving speed or quality. The vehicle is built to take on challenges from multiple driving routes, allowing the driver to navigate seamlessly and quickly change the vehicle's settings to suit the land.

Often times in racing vehicles need to cover a variety of landscapes -- from bumpy gravel to smoothly paved roads. The conceptual design of the FORMUL2 offers riders the ability to changing driving settings mid-way thanks to an autonomous droid located inside the vehicle that alters the tires and chassis. This allows the driver to transition the vehicle to the landscape for better control.
Trend Themes
1. Terrain-changing Vehicles - Opportunity for design of all-terrain vehicles that can seamlessly switch between different types of landscape while maintaining speed and quality.
2. Autonomous Technology in Vehicles - Opportunity for the incorporation of autonomous technology in vehicles to make real-time adjustments for a smoother ride and better control in different landscapes.
3. Hybrid Vehicle Designs - Opportunity for the development of hybrid vehicle designs that can operate both on the road and off-road without compromising on performance or speed.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Opportunity for automotive industry to develop next-generation vehicles that offer seamless transition between different types of landscape while maintaining performance and speed.
2. Sports Industry - Opportunity for sports industry to leverage terrain-changing cars to create new race formats to attract diverse audiences and promote innovation in the field.
3. Tourism Industry - Opportunity for tourism industry to offer unique travel experiences using terrain-changing cars, providing access to remote and hard-to-reach locations.
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