CyberCab Exterior Appearance
The exterior of the CyberCab PRT vehicle has been designed to meet functionality requirements and create a robust image, enhancing the safety feeling of passengers. The exterior is the outside of the cocoon that embraces and protects the passengers (interior), while the exterior itself should be absorbed by the environment (blend in).
The vehicle design has a major impact on the passenger perception of the PRT-system. 2getthere offers a ‘standard’ design that incorporates all technical requirements. The design is modern and clean, appealing to large audiences and fitting within a variety of environments (airports, business parks, residential areas, resorts). Alternatively a customized design can be made for any application.
The vehicle body is modular and based on an aluminum frame to minimize weight. The front and rear end of the vehicle are similar, ensuring a distinct appearance that can not be confused with other road-based vehicles. Additionally it ensures costs are minimized.
Each vehicle is equipped with an automated sliding door. Optionally a second automated door can be installed, allowing (dis)embarking on both sides. The door opens automatically upon arrival in the station, but can also be opened by a push button. Safety sensors (photo-cells and contact sensitive rubbers) ensure smooth and quick operation. When the required torque exceeds normal values the door (remains) open. Fail-safe buttons on the in-/outside of the vehicle ensure the door can be opened manually.
The CyberCab features a mechanical, retractable bumper in addition to the non-contact safety sensors. Upon contact the mechanical bumper activates an emergency stop. The bumper is shaped and functions such that obstacles are pushed sideways, ensuring no objects can come underneath the vehicle. Vehicle lighting is according to standards 76/756/EEG and 97/28/EC.
The complete vehicle construction (body including chassis) will be analyzed by a Finite Element Method (FEM analyses) for several critical load situations, which are commonly used by bus manufacturers as maximum situations.