Habitat+ from Teo Song Wei is Perfect for Tech-Head Outdoorsmen
Michael Hines — May 19, 2011 — Autos
The future of the mobile home is going to be a small one if designer Teo Song Wei's Habitat+ concept is any indication. Habitat+ is a conceptual vehicle that shares similarities with both an RV and a car, allowing it to be used in both the city and the country.
Habitat+ has two modes, mobility and stationary. Mobility mode is designed for driving while stationary mode is designed to make Habitat+ more liveable by expanding the interior and raising the roof using hydraulics. The concept also features an innovative exterior that seems to have touchscreen capabilities, something which should excite people who want to get away but can't live without their technology. As someone who is perpetually on the fence with regards to camping, I am excited by the Habitat+ concept. A small motor home with a touchscreen is a win in my book.
Habitat+ has two modes, mobility and stationary. Mobility mode is designed for driving while stationary mode is designed to make Habitat+ more liveable by expanding the interior and raising the roof using hydraulics. The concept also features an innovative exterior that seems to have touchscreen capabilities, something which should excite people who want to get away but can't live without their technology. As someone who is perpetually on the fence with regards to camping, I am excited by the Habitat+ concept. A small motor home with a touchscreen is a win in my book.
Trend Themes
1. Touchscreen Vehicles - The concept of adding touchscreen technology to vehicles, particularly smaller ones like motor homes, can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry.
2. Hybrid Motor Homes - The combination of features from both RVs and cars, such as Teo Song Wei's Habitat+ concept, can lead to a rise in hybrid motor homes that target both city and country lifestyles.
3. Expandable Living Spaces - The idea of expandable living spaces, like in the stationary mode of Habitat+, can create opportunities for innovation in several industries, including architecture and interior design.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Introducing touchscreen technology to vehicles is a possible disruptive innovation opportunity.
2. Recreational Vehicle Industry - The creation of hybrid motor homes that are suitable for both city and country lifestyles can lead to growth in the recreational vehicle industry.
3. Home Design Industry - The concept of expandable living spaces has the potential to create disruptive innovation in the home design and construction industry.
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