It’s apparent from this year’s entries who has some amazing sketch talents. Toyota was able to take their entry in the 2007 Design Challenge, the Biomobile, a rather tame concept (compared to the rest) and give it that “WOW” factor with some hot sketches. After reading that run-on sentence, you are probably going to ask me what the concept entails.

Well noble readers, the concept is a vehicle that sucks in pollution and utilizes it for power, all the while bending and stretching to get around in a world where the only way to develop land is vertically.

Not a new idea by any means, but the “Matrix”- themed styling is interesting to look at. Pretty colors and lights… mmmmmmm…

From Toyota:

Toyota Biomobile Mecha

It is the year 2057 and due to limited ground space, vertical architectures have caused the transportation industry to create new pathways that also explore vertical space.

An innovative solution is discovered in biomimicry. Inspired by life found in nature, the vehicle is powered by pollution with dynamic driving instincts and structural adaptations to accommodate the user’s need for space.

This vehicle’s unique capability to extract pollutants in the air and utilize it as an energy source restores balance to our atmosphere. It is able to autonomously adapt to its driving environment by utilizing its four nano-laser wheels. Nanotechnology also enables the structure of the vehicle to expand and contract horizontally and vertically to serve as a compact commuter, an aerodynamic performance vehicle and temporary dwelling.

Calty Design Research

Design Team:

• Edward Lee
• Erwin Lui
• Yo Hiruta
• Kevin Hunter