Hyundai first confirmed that concept of a automobile that may stroll with the Elevate concept revealed on the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show. Now, the Korean automaker is taking the concept a step additional with the Tiger X-1 idea that would assist in search and rescue, scientific analysis, army, or exploratory missions (even on new planets). 

Hyundai unveiled the Tiger X-1 on Tuesday. Tiger stands for Remodeling Clever Floor Tour Robotic and X-1 denotes that the idea proven is the primary experimental model. Hyundai calls it an final mobility automobile, and the Tiger X-1 at the moment exists solely as an idea. It is primarily a science challenge for Hyundai’s concept of future mobility.

At about 20 inches lengthy by 12 inches throughout by 7 inches tall, the Tiger X-1 is the dimensions of a bit of carry-on baggage. At that measurement, it is not a manned automobile, whereas Elevate can carry passengers. Nevertheless, Hyundai mentioned a manufacturing model of Tiger could possibly be three or 4 occasions as giant and that the modular chassis might accommodate a number of shapes and sizes of our bodies.

Tiger is designed as a battery electrical automobile, however battery measurement and vary haven’t but been decided. Hyundai additionally mentioned Tiger might make use of photo voltaic panels and/or an inside combustion engine as a variety extender. It could possibly be operated manually or remotely, or it might maneuver autonomously.

With out room for passengers, Tiger could possibly be used to ship medical provides or different items in areas inaccessible by a typical automobile, similar to a forest fireplace or different sort of pure catastrophe. Tiger could possibly be dropped into an space utilizing an unmanned aerial automobile that would additionally cost it. It could drive like a automobile with commonplace four-wheel drive, however when the terrain turns into impassible the arms that maintain the tires can articulate to permit the automobile to stroll. The articulation of the legs might additionally preserve the load degree when want be.

A Hyundai spokesperson mentioned the motor actuators finally used within the legs will decide Tiger’s scale and payload capability. These legs and sure chassis parts could possibly be made out of carbon fiber with 3D printing.

The event of Tiger is within the expertise part with product growth up subsequent. Hyundai hopes to have Beta autos for superior testing by 2023 or 2024, then hopes to launch working product in 5 years. Thus far, the corporate hasn’t shopped Tiger to any prospects.

Tiger is being developed by Hyundai’s Silicon Valley-based New Horizon Studio, the Detroit-based Sundberg-Ferar product innovation studio, and Autodesk, a California engineering design software program firm. New Horizon explores autos that use robotics for purchasers who have to journey in unconventional off-road terrain.