# Design Mirrors Nature The Chameleon Truck is a Centipede By Ayman | Published 2008-02-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bionic-chameleon-truck References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/02/07/the-bionic-chameleon-truck/) & [lotsdesign.se](http://www.lotsdesign.se/home.html) Even with all our technology and breakthrough inventions, we still look at mother nature for inspiration. Thats what Haishan Deng did when he designed the **Chameleon Truck**. This [bionic cargo transport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talis-trailer) wonder utilizes an innovative [segmented body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-mobility-system) that remarkably resembles that of a centipede. This enables the truck to adjust its size to the cargo load. The resilient [soft tarpaulin shelled body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s) is strong enough to protect its cargo but also absorbs impacts in case of accidents. As an added benefit it also saves fuel since the truck's weight is slashed in half. Another innovative design feature is the drive cockpit which cranes over its cargo instead of being built into the frame like most vehicles today. This enables automated front loading without the need for additional support. I would love to see this one in action. Lucky driver! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bionic Cargo Transport:** The Chameleon Truck's segmented body design resembling a centipede's offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the cargo transport industry. - **Resilient Soft Tarpaulin Shell:** The Chameleon Truck's durable and impact-absorbing soft tarpaulin body presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing and logistics industry. - **Drive Cockpit Crane:** The Chameleon Truck's drive cockpit craning over its cargo offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive and transportation industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cargo Transport:** The bionic cargo transport concept, inspired by the segmented body of a centipede, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the logistics and shipping industry. - **Manufacturing:** The resilient soft tarpaulin shell of the Chameleon Truck presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing industry for impact-resistant materials. - **Automotive and Transportation:** The Chameleon Truck's drive cockpit design offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive and transportation industry for efficient cargo loading and unloading. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Friendly Business Delivery Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-delivery-truck.md) - [Autonomous Cabin-Free Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-truck.md) - [Living Area-Equipped Shipping Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geely-homtruck.md) - [Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxy-vehicle.md) - [Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzy-bot.md) - [Modular Customization Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-ant.md) - [Revolutionary Electric Commercial Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-commercial-truck.md) - [WFH-Inspired Office Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomadpro-canter.md)