RAPPA, a Concept Highway Patrol Vehicle Made to Serve and Protect
Meghan Young — September 21, 2009 — Autos
References: tuvie & thedesignblog.org
Batman has nothing on RAPPA, the latest and greatest concept highway patrol vehicle. The Rapid Area Petrol & Pursuit Avant-Guard smokes other potential concepts; it is a mean-machine like no other and designer Daniel Bailey definitely knows it.
According to Naresh Chauhan, this futuristic concept highway patrol vehicle presents “radical steering, [and] the vehicle is controlled by the body balance, as the rider is required to lean toward the right side for a right turn or the left side for left turn, while the back part swivels to accommodate the body movement of the rider.” What’s more, it “features onscreen navigation and a single button patrol mode, saving the extra power consumed by unneeded energy draining lights. The RAPPA lets the rider in and out through the sliding front of the cockpit, which also doubles as the LED sign of the police patrol vehicle.”
Who needs caped crusaders? Once this concept highway patrol vehicle hits the blacktop (I don’t doubt that it will) everyone will be obeying the rules of the road, and I mean everyone.
According to Naresh Chauhan, this futuristic concept highway patrol vehicle presents “radical steering, [and] the vehicle is controlled by the body balance, as the rider is required to lean toward the right side for a right turn or the left side for left turn, while the back part swivels to accommodate the body movement of the rider.” What’s more, it “features onscreen navigation and a single button patrol mode, saving the extra power consumed by unneeded energy draining lights. The RAPPA lets the rider in and out through the sliding front of the cockpit, which also doubles as the LED sign of the police patrol vehicle.”
Who needs caped crusaders? Once this concept highway patrol vehicle hits the blacktop (I don’t doubt that it will) everyone will be obeying the rules of the road, and I mean everyone.
Trend Themes
1. Body-steered Vehicles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new transportation solutions that are controlled by body balance, offering improved maneuverability and energy efficiency.
2. Futuristic Patrol Vehicles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design advanced patrol vehicles with features like onscreen navigation, single button patrol mode, and sliding front cockpits for improved efficiency and functionality.
3. Integrated LED Signage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore integrating LED signs into vehicle designs to serve multiple purposes, such as displaying police patrol messages and improving visibility.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the automotive industry by developing innovative vehicles that incorporate body-steering technology and advanced features for patrol purposes.
2. Law Enforcement - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the law enforcement industry by introducing futuristic patrol vehicles equipped with state-of-the-art technology for enhanced performance and efficiency.
3. Transportation Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new possibilities in transportation design by integrating LED signage and reimagining cockpit layouts to create more functional and visually appealing vehicles.
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