Hyundai Creates Robotic Car for Rescues in Disaster Zones and Rough Terrain

[SeaBreeze]

Any vehicle that can perform in these conditions would be very useful in many situations.

 

[rgp]

Any vehicle that can perform in these conditions would be very useful in many situations.

Is that a digital creation,...or an actual vehicle?

 

[Aunt Bea]

It would be great in a traffic jam!

 

[SeaBreeze]

Is that a digital creation,...or an actual vehicle?

I guess it's a 'concept' car, more here.

It may look a bit scary and ready to take over the world following an invasion, but rest assured the Elevate concept has nothing but good intentions. Debuting today in Las Vegas at CES, the Ultimate Mobility Vehicle (UMV) as described by Hyundai is a futuristic concept with wheels attached to robotic legs to give it go-anywhere capabilities unmatched by any other rescue vehicle.

Part car, part robot, the Elevate was developed to tackle the most difficult surfaces on Earth and reach remote areas quicker than conventional vehicles created for search-and-rescue and humanitarian aid missions. Hyundai believes the concept could serve a wider variety of purposes as it could be a viable solution for disabled people in areas where there aren’t ramps.

That’s because the Elevate can effectively walk thanks to its robotic legs, which come with built-in propulsion motors and have five degrees of freedom.