Sunglider
Public Transport System for SUNGLIDER AG
Sunglider is an autonomous, photovoltaic-powered public transportation system for urban areas. It consists of autonomous suspended passenger and freight vehicles and small autonomous buses on the ground. The track is made of glulam and supports a PV roof that generates around 120 percent of the energy required for the entire system. The metro is controlled by artificial intelligence, resulting in a maintenance-free cycle of 3 minutes. All vehicles are 3D printed in microfactories. Investment and operating costs are drastically reduced, making the ride free.
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Sunglider Public Transport System Press Releases
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Sunglider Public Transport System Translations
Delighted to offer translations for Sunglider projects in a variety of languages: Public Transport System EN, Openbare Vervoerstelsel AF, Sistem Transporti Publik SQ, የህዝብ ማመላለሻ ስርዓት AM, نظام النقل العام AR, Հասարակական Տրանսպորտի Համակարգ HY, জনসাধাৰণৰ পৰিবহণ ব্যৱস্থা AS, İctimai Nəqliyyat Sistemi AZ, Garraio Publiko Sistema EU, Сістэма грамадскага транспарту BE, জনপরিবহন ব্যবস্থা BN, Sistem javnog prevoza BS, Система за обществен транспорт BG, အများပြည်သူသယ်ယူပို့ဆောင်ရေးစနစ် MY, Sistema de Transport Públic CA, Sistema sa Pampublikong Transportasyon CEB, Dongosolo la Mayendedwe a Anthu Ambiri NY, 公共交通系統 ZY, 公共交通系统 ZH, Sistemu di Trasportu Publicu CO, Sustav javnog prijevoza HR, Systém veřejné dopravy CS, Offentligt Transportsystem DA, Openbaar Vervoerssysteem NL, Publika Transporta Sistemo EO, Ühistranspordisüsteem ET, Joukkoliikennejärjestelmä FI, Système de Transport Public FR, Siostam Còmhdhail Phoblach GD, Sistema de Transporte Público GL, საზოგადოებრივი ტრანსპორტის სისტემა KA, Öffentliches Verkehrssystem DE, Σύστημα Δημόσιας Συγκοινωνίας EL, Sistema Transporte Público GN, જાહેર પરિવહન પ્રણાલી GU, Sistèm Transpò Piblik HT, Tsarin Sufurin Jama'a HA, ʻŌnaehana Kaʻa Hāli Lehulehu HAW, מערכת תחבורה ציבורית HE, सार्वजनिक परिवहन प्रणाली HI, Txheej Txheem Kev Thauj Mus Los Rau Pej Xeem HMN, Tömegközlekedési Rendszer HU, Almenningssamgöngukerfi IS, Sistemụ Ụgbọ Njem Ọha IG, Sistem Transportasi Umum ID, Córas Iompair Phoiblí GA, Sistema di Trasporto Pubblico IT, 公共交通システム JA, Sistem Transportasi Umum JV, ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಸಾರಿಗೆ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ KN, Қоғамдық көлік жүйесі KK, ប្រព័ន្ធដឹកជញ្ជូនសាធារណៈ KM, Sisitemu y'Ubwikorezi Rusange RW, 공공 교통 시스템 KO, سیستەمی گواستنەوەی گشتی KU, Коомдук Транспорт Системасы KY, ລະບົບການຂົນສົ່ງສາທາລະນະ LO, Systema Transportationis Publicae LA, Sabiedriskā transporta sistēma LV, Viešojo transporto sistema LT, Ëffentlechen Transportsystem LB, Систем за јавен превоз MK, Rafitra Fitateran-bahoaka MG, Sistem Pengangkutan Awam MS, പൊതു ഗതാഗത സംവിധാനം ML, Sistema ta' Trasport Pubbliku MT, Pūnaha Waka Tūmatanui MI, सार्वजनिक वाहतूक प्रणाली MR, Нийтийн Тээврийн Систем MN, सार्वजनिक यातायात प्रणाली NE, Kollektivtransportsystem NO, Kollektivtransportsystem NB, Sistèma de Transport Public OC, ସାର୍ବଜନୀନ ପରିବହନ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା OR, عامه ترانسپورټي سیسټم PS, سیستم حمل و نقل عمومی FA, System Transportu Publicznego PL, Sistema de Transporte Público PT, ਜਨਤਕ ਆਵਾਜਾਈ ਪ੍ਰਣਾਲੀ PA, Llaqta Apanakuy Sistema QU, Sistem de Transport Public RO, Система общественного транспорта RU, Faiga o Felauaiga Lautele SM, सार्वजनिक-यातायात-प्रणाली SA, Sistem javnog prevoza SR, Hurongwa Hwekufambisa Vanhu Veruzhinji SN, عوامي ٽرانسپورٽ سسٽم SD, මහජන ප්රවාහන පද්ධතිය SI, Systém verejnej dopravy SK, Sistem javnega prevoza SL, Nidaamka Gaadiidka Dadweynaha SO, Tsamaiso ya Dinamelwa tsa Setjhaba ST, Sistema de Transporte Público ES, Sistem Angkutan Umum SU, Mfumo wa Usafiri wa Umma SW, Kollektivtrafiksystem SV, Sistema ng Pampublikong Transportasyon TL, Системаи нақлиёти ҷамъиятӣ TG, பொது போக்குவரத்து அமைப்பு TA, Җәмәгать транспорт системасы TT, ప్రజా రవాణా వ్యవస్థ TE, ระบบขนส่งสาธารณะ TH, མང་ཚོགས་འགྲུལ་འཁོར་མ་ལག BO, ህዝባዊ ትራንስፖርት ስርዓት TI, Toplu Taşıma Sistemi TR, Jemgyýetçilik Ulag Ulgamy TK, Система громадського транспорту UK, عوامی نقل و حمل کا نظام UR, ئاممىۋى قاتناش سىستېمىسى UG, Jamoat Transporti Tizimi UZ, Hệ thống Giao thông Công cộng VI, System Trafnidiaeth Gyhoeddus CY, Iepenbier Ferfierssysteem FY, Inkqubo Yothutho Lukawonke-wonke XH, עפנטלעכער טראנספארט סיסטעם YI, Ètò Ọkọ̀ Ìrìnnà Gbogbogbò YO, Uhlelo Lwezokuthutha Lomphakathi ZU.
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Unique Properties
Sunglider is an autonomous, PV fuelled public transport system for urban areas. It consists of autonomous people & cargo movers and small autonomous busses on the ground. The track is glulam constructed and carries a PV roof generating 117% of the energy required for the entire system. The Metro is controlled by AI, creating a wait-free cycle of 3 minutes. All vehicles are 3 D printed in micro-factories. Investment and operation costs are drastically are drastically reduced, making the ride free
Tags
sustainable mobility, public transportataon, suspension metro, suspended monorail,
Production Technology
The Sunglider system, based on Local Motors' bus Olli, incorporates an overhead chassis derived from roller coaster tech for noise reduction. Integrated Super-Caps charge energy at stops, with over 80% of vehicles 3D printed. Digitally parametric designed and manufactured in micro-factories by humans and cobots, they also serve maintenance. The track, with a 4.5m ground clearance and a total height of 9m, includes a semitransparent photovoltaic roof. Spaced 25-30m apart, pylons support barrier-free island stations. Named »Xylo-Solar«, the track is constructed from sustainable recycled glulam, transforming urban spaces underneath.
Design Challenge
The challenge was to create a public transportation system that not only would be economically viable in operation and construction but also seamlessly integrate with the urban fabric of densely populated areas.
Project Duration
2022-2024, Osnabrueck, Germany and worldwide
Operation Flow
The Sunglider operates through AI software, ensuring vehicles run on a wait-free cycle of 3 minutes. The AI efficiently manages vehicle availability, seamlessly transitioning between passenger and cargo transport as needed.
Research
Sunglider: AI-Controlled Urban Transport The Sunglider, managed by AI software, operates on a seamless 3-minute cycle, adjusting availability for passenger or cargo needs. Offering a free tariff for metro citizens, it's financially sustainable through diverse revenue streams, eliminating the need for municipal subsidies.
Inspiration
The project envisions a true zero-fare urban transport accessible to all residents. Through innovative vehicle design, 3D printing manufacturing, advanced propulsion tech, autonomous AI-driven driving, and photoelectric fuel, we aim for profitable metro operation without ticket sales. This holistic approach revolutionizes urban mobility, fostering accessibility, sustainability, and economic viability for communities.
Project Overview
Sunglider Public Transport System has been a Silver winner in the Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Peter Kuczia.
Silver Recognition
Peter Kuczia was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Sunglider Public Transport System.
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Sunglider: Revolutionizing Urban Mobility with AI-Controlled Public Transport System
Peter Kuczia's Sunglider project envisions a zero-fare urban transport system, utilizing innovative technology to create a sustainable, accessible, and economically viable metro operation.
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