Advanced adaptive polymers, capable of shifting shape, color or even material properties, when coupled with the user’s genetic code (DNA), will allow a vehicle to not just function as transportation, but rather be an extension of the user, evolving in parallel with the user throughout his or her life. Ownership will become more about the fulfillment for the driver through time and less about fulfillment of a product’s lifespan. The longer the vehicle is with its owner, the more time it has to evolve to meet the user‘s needs, and ultimately form a unique singular bond between both human and machine DNA.
Like DNA, the Helix has 3 major, distinct conformations: A, B and Z. “A” is short and wide for cities that have very tight and intertwining road systems, where agility and speed allow a vehicle to more easily navigate chaotic traffic patterns. “B” is long and low for the sprawling cities of the world, where large distances allow for high speed travel. “Z” is tall and thin for congested cities of the world, where seating occupants vertically on two levels has the most volume per minimum footprint of any vehicle.
By using flexible and transforming multi-functioning parts, the Helix adapts and reacts to specific environments and traffic patterns by changing the orientation of its main capsule for optimal environmental operation and user functionality. Bio-receptors allow the vehicle to micro-adjust even further to meet the exact demands of the user and the environment. The direction of movement stays constant no matter what conformation the vehicle assumes.
Mazda Souga
The year is 2030 in the city of Los Angeles and 18 year old Max is off to pick up his new Mazda. Los Angeles has seen a new movement of young entrepreneurs (ages 16-23) and has become a hub for creating personal brands and products on desktop 3D manufacturing software. Mazda has taken notice and created VMazda - a virtual reality website that acts as a design playground for young people, allowing them to experiment, build and share their automotive dreams in a virtual world at no cost.
With the help of a virtual design mentor, Max's design is rapidly manufactured at one of Mazda's sustainable Direct Digital Manufacturing plants. Max pays a low price of $2000 for the physical car, while paying a monthly bill for the energy his electric car uses (similar to the cell phone business model).
Max's new car is a minimal, lightweight sports coupe with experimental shapes, ornate detailing and a dramatically proportioned exterior. Most digital communication and information devices are now integrated into fashion apparel, eliminating the need to include these systems into Max's vehicle. As a result, his vehicle controls are purely driver focused.
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| The Helix adapts and reacts to specific environments and traffic patterns. |
Like DNA, the Helix has 3 major, distinct conformations: A, B and Z. “A” is short and wide for cities that have very tight and intertwining road systems, where agility and speed allow a vehicle to more easily navigate chaotic traffic patterns. “B” is long and low for the sprawling cities of the world, where large distances allow for high speed travel. “Z” is tall and thin for congested cities of the world, where seating occupants vertically on two levels has the most volume per minimum footprint of any vehicle.
By using flexible and transforming multi-functioning parts, the Helix adapts and reacts to specific environments and traffic patterns by changing the orientation of its main capsule for optimal environmental operation and user functionality. Bio-receptors allow the vehicle to micro-adjust even further to meet the exact demands of the user and the environment. The direction of movement stays constant no matter what conformation the vehicle assumes.
Mazda Souga
The year is 2030 in the city of Los Angeles and 18 year old Max is off to pick up his new Mazda. Los Angeles has seen a new movement of young entrepreneurs (ages 16-23) and has become a hub for creating personal brands and products on desktop 3D manufacturing software. Mazda has taken notice and created VMazda - a virtual reality website that acts as a design playground for young people, allowing them to experiment, build and share their automotive dreams in a virtual world at no cost.
With the help of a virtual design mentor, Max's design is rapidly manufactured at one of Mazda's sustainable Direct Digital Manufacturing plants. Max pays a low price of $2000 for the physical car, while paying a monthly bill for the energy his electric car uses (similar to the cell phone business model).
Max's new car is a minimal, lightweight sports coupe with experimental shapes, ornate detailing and a dramatically proportioned exterior. Most digital communication and information devices are now integrated into fashion apparel, eliminating the need to include these systems into Max's vehicle. As a result, his vehicle controls are purely driver focused.
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| Mazda Souga |