Mercedes Hexawheel Concept

The premise is simple: ants (along with various other insects) benefit from an articulated design, meaning their various body sections can move independently of one another. Compare ants to say, a tortoise, which has a fixed body and moving legs (i.e, the same design as a traditional car/SUV), and it’s clear that the ant benefits from a much greater degree of agility on various terrains than the tortoise. Applying this concept to his design study, Dehkordi created the Mercedes Hexawheel, which utilizes a similar articulated design. Up front, the Mercedes Hexawheel has a short, main seating compartment for up to three people, while the rear storage area is connected via a hinged, hydraulically regulated joint. As a result, the Mercedes Hexawheel’s wheelbase length is substantially reduced, allowing the front half to navigate obstacles independently of the rear
Read Article

truckman - 5/22/2010 3:17:32 AM

+1 Boost

hydraulically driven wheels are not street legal, although this can go off road well, although not practical, where does your camp gear or shopping go? I would like to see a mini version like the fun mog in a single unit similar to this be available with a diesel engine.

2ndbimmer - 5/22/2010 10:39:54 AM

+1 Boost

awesome

Joe_Limon - 5/22/2010 10:47:40 AM

+1 Boost

Very cool system level design. It would be nice to see a more detailed design later when the chassis isn't a giant block of imaginary material.

Willis - 5/22/2010 11:22:57 AM

+1 Boost

Transformers!