DESIGN STORY
Mars One is seeking to create a new mode of transportation that will allow astronauts to perform the extravehicular activity (EVA’s), in even more distant locations on the Martian surface. This design will focus on the needs of the settler's tasks that they will perform to achieve the vital mission goals while emphasizing the importance of good design, that can benefit the well-being of the astronauts.
PROBLEM STATEMENT & Research
Designing the next generation of rover vehicles, this conceptual development will need to provide mobility, flexibility, and utility.
IDEATION
Throughout this project, I not only explore the interior aspect of the vehicle design, but I also visualize the exterior design of this futuristic vehicle through sketches.
DESIGN & SOLUTION
HUMAN FACTORS:
These rotational seats are designed for interaction between Martian astronauts to perform any mutually exclusive operation of the vehicle as well as for overnight missions.
SPACE OPTIMIZATION:
Designed removable seats for modular capabilities such as increased storage, mechanism swap, etc.
VISIBILITY:
Storms on Mars can last weeks or even months, thus causing a large amount of dust in the atmosphere. These dust particles are very small and slightly electrostatic; therefore, they can stick to the windshield. With the use of a thermographic camera and adjustable display screen, Martian astronauts will be able to easily navigate through the storm.
ERGONOMIC:
This vehicle will be on rough terrain during the first few missions on Mars. The armrests were ergonomically designed for increased comfort during such conditions.
CONTROLS:
The designed control is 4.5-inch in diameter with an adjustment knob for speed and console control.
CONTROLS:
This gyroscopic joystick is designed for smooth and precise steering of the vehicle.
