transwheel concept proves future delivery drones don’t necessarily need to fly

transwheel concept proves future delivery drones don’t necessarily need to fly
all images courtesy of kobi shiker

as a final project at shenkar college in israel, industrial design student kobi shiker introduces a set of  concept robot drones named ‘transwheel’, that will help in the field of transportation and delivery. it is an autonomous robotic wheel what a self balancing system with retractable electric arms and GPS communication capabilities that enable it to operate in isolation or as a troop. they’d be able to carry out delivery needs around the clock, as small as courier boxes and as big as shipping containers. kobi’s ‘transwheel’ concept expands upon unmanned flying drones that are getting a fair amount of development from popular stores like amazon and walmart, with wheeled counterparts that would be more robust and versatile.

‘transwheels’ using road infrastructure

a group can manage larger boxes 

larger shipments can deliver straight to the customer 

with LEDs, the robots can travel at night

multiple robots work together to handle shipping containers 

the top view of the ‘transwheel’

the side view with retractable arms

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edited by: piotr boruslawski | designboom