Bringing abandoned railway lines back to life with MONOCAB OWL
Existing aging railway lines can be returned to service with small autonomous vehicles MONOCAB OWL. monorail vehicle It serves as a means of transportation for people living in rural areas. It is designed to accommodate families, students, commuters, seniors, and tourists who live in or wish to visit areas that are typically not accessible by private car or overnight bus.
The interior of the Monocab OWL is spacious and has foldable seats, and is barrier-free so that wheelchairs, strollers, and bicycles can ride smoothly. The goal is not to build new rail lines for vehicles, but to utilize abandoned rails or reopen existing lines. A potentially noteworthy feature is that self-driving monorail vehicles can operate without schedules. This means you can transport people by reservation, similar to the common reserved ride and rideshare systems in use these days.
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Small self-driving monorail vehicles operate by reservation only.
The autonomous monorail vehicle is stabilized by a gyroscope. Due to their compact design, these vehicles can pass each other without contact when traveling in the opposite direction on the restart line. Similar to taxis, you can use the app to book private trips to villages and countryside 365 days a year.of mono-cubed owl There are two upward lift doors and each cabin seats approximately 4-6 people.
The vehicle has large windows that provide panoramic views and let in natural light. On the other hand, wooden cabins create a sense of lightness and spaciousness in the space. Cushioned folding seats provide a spacious interior, and back-to-back seats in the middle help divide space for passengers and also help accommodate bulky items such as bicycles and scooters. There is also a desk on board for those who want to quickly work on their laptops before arriving at their destination.
As of the publication of this article, prototypes of MONOCAB OWL have been released and tested, with the latest one scheduled for release in Bielefeld, Germany, in September 2023. The MONOCAB research project is a collaboration between OWL University of Technology, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Fraunhofer IOSB-INA, under the overall project management of Dr. Ing. Thomas Schulte. The design team notes that the current challenge is to demonstrate that small autonomous monorail vehicles like the MONOCAB OWL are safe, reliable and economically viable.
Existing old railway lines can be brought back into service for MONOCAB OWL
Designed for people who live in or want to visit areas that are not normally accessible by private vehicle.
Compact self-driving monorail vehicle is stabilized with gyroscopes
Inside the monocab owl
