NASA Concept Can Drive Sideways
Elsa Blaine — August 19, 2008 — Autos
References: designeast.eu & thedesignblog.org
The NASA concept car is innovative not only in its appearance, but also in the car’s ability to spin 360 degrees on the spot, as well as drive sideways. Designed by Czech industrial design students Marek Kedzierski and Michal Vlèek, NASA is a finalist in the Škoda Auto, competition.
Besides the cool spinning factor, NASA has no doors, slick looking wheel rims and in-line seating for two. The entire upper section of the cockpit lifts up to allow access. Once settled inside, the upper body, which is made of neoprene, closes slowly over the passengers, fitting around the neck and head restraint, similar to a kayak. I’m not sure where the gauges are, but then do we need to know how fast we are going, or how much ‘gas’ is left in, the future? Details, details.
Besides the cool spinning factor, NASA has no doors, slick looking wheel rims and in-line seating for two. The entire upper section of the cockpit lifts up to allow access. Once settled inside, the upper body, which is made of neoprene, closes slowly over the passengers, fitting around the neck and head restraint, similar to a kayak. I’m not sure where the gauges are, but then do we need to know how fast we are going, or how much ‘gas’ is left in, the future? Details, details.
Trend Themes
1. 360-degree Spinning Cars - The ability of cars to spin 360 degrees on the spot presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry with regards to improved maneuverability and control.
2. Neoprene Upper Body Cars - The use of neoprene as a material for car upper bodies presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the automotive industry with regards to softer, more flexible, and more comfortable car designs.
3. Doorless Cars - The concept of doorless cars presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry with regards to simplifying car design and potentially reducing production costs.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can benefit from the disruptive innovations presented by the NASA concept car such as 360-degree spinning cars, neoprene upper body cars, and doorless cars.
2. Industrial Design - The NASA concept car, designed by Czech industrial design students Marek Kedzierski and Michal Vlèek, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the industrial design industry, particularly in the development of innovative and futuristic car designs.
3. Transportation - The NASA concept car presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry with regards to the development of more advanced and efficient cars that use new and innovative materials, and incorporate new design elements such as doorless and 360-degree spinning capabilities.
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