Explorer: A Scientific Research Vehicle for Extreme Environments

Combining Innovation and Adaptability for Exploration

The Explorer is a large-scale survival all-terrain vehicle specifically designed for scientific research and surveys in extreme environments. Its spacious living and scientific research compartments, along with modularized multiple driving modes, allow it to adapt to various harsh natural conditions, providing researchers with better living and scientific research space and driving experience.

The vehicle's design takes inspiration from the skin of a chameleon, featuring a blend of three green hues that transition from dark green at the front to emerald green at the rear. This color scheme not only increases the visual effect but also allows the vehicle to have a certain degree of optical psychedelia, enabling it to better camouflage and adapt to a variety of natural scenes.

Measuring 4000mm in width, 9800mm in length, and 4800mm in height, the Explorer is equipped with advanced technology and modular features. Its all-weather amphibious capabilities enable it to drive in snow, desert, beach, Gobi, mountain, and water, making it suitable for various complex terrains. The modular design allows for easy switching between different forms for survey, navigation, and stationing, meeting the diverse needs of scientific researchers.

The development of the Explorer began in August 2022 at Qingdao University of Technology and was completed in February 2023. Throughout the design process, the team faced challenges in innovating the vehicle's structure. Taking inspiration from the structure of frog leg bones, they were able to overcome these challenges and create a unique and functional design.

The Explorer has been recognized for its excellence and creativity, receiving the Bronze A' Design Award in the Futuristic Design category in 2023. This prestigious award is bestowed upon designs that exhibit outstanding ingenuity and resourcefulness, incorporating best practices in art, science, design, and technology. The Explorer contributes to improving the quality of life and making the world a better place.

The Explorer scientific research vehicle is a testament to the possibilities of combining innovation, adaptability, and functionality in design. With its unique features and advanced capabilities, it is set to revolutionize scientific research in extreme environments.