2026 a_l__o_t_design® Studio722
2026 a_l__o_t_design® Studio722
2026 a_l__o_t_design® Studio722
Modular Autonomous Vehicle Concept
Modular Autonomous Vehicle Concept
Zoom is a modular autonomous vehicle concept designed for the future of urban mobility. Combining self-driving intelligence, sustainable technologies, and a transformable architecture, the vehicle adapts to different lifestyles by seamlessly changing its configuration to match each journey.
Zoom is a modular autonomous vehicle concept designed for the future of urban mobility. Combining self-driving intelligence, sustainable technologies, and a transformable architecture, the vehicle adapts to different lifestyles by seamlessly changing its configuration to match each journey.
Zoom is a modular autonomous vehicle concept designed for the future of urban mobility. Combining self-driving intelligence, sustainable technologies, and a transformable architecture, the vehicle adapts to different lifestyles by seamlessly changing its configuration to match each journey.
Year
Year
Modular Autonomous Vehicle Concept / 2016
Modular Autonomous Vehicle Concept / 2016
Industry
Industry
The Future of Adaptive Mobility
The Future of Adaptive Mobility
Scope of work
Scope of work
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01 - Mobility & Transportation
01 - Mobility & Transportation
01 - Mobility & Transportation
Timeline
Timeline
7 weeks
7 weeks
Rethinking Everyday Transportation
Modern cities continue to rely on vehicles designed for a single purpose, despite the fact that our daily mobility needs constantly change.
Modern cities continue to rely on vehicles designed for a single purpose, despite the fact that our daily mobility needs constantly change.
Whether commuting to work, dropping children off at school, transporting cargo, or meeting friends across the city, people often require different vehicles or compromise with inefficient solutions. Zoom challenges this conventional approach by introducing a modular autonomous platform capable of physically adapting to its users. Instead of forcing people to adapt to a vehicle, the vehicle evolves around their daily routines, creating a more flexible, efficient, and sustainable transportation experience.
Whether commuting to work, dropping children off at school, transporting cargo, or meeting friends across the city, people often require different vehicles or compromise with inefficient solutions. Zoom challenges this conventional approach by introducing a modular autonomous platform capable of physically adapting to its users. Instead of forcing people to adapt to a vehicle, the vehicle evolves around their daily routines, creating a more flexible, efficient, and sustainable transportation experience.
Technology
Intelligent autonomy and adaptive engineering work together to create a vehicle that continuously responds to both its occupants and the surrounding city.
Intelligent autonomy and adaptive engineering work together to create a vehicle that continuously responds to both its occupants and the surrounding city.
At the heart of Zoom is NAVI, an AI-powered driving assistant that manages autonomous navigation, vehicle configuration, and user interaction through natural voice commands. Depending on each journey, NAVI can transform the vehicle into three distinct layouts: Split Mode, allowing the vehicle to separate into two independent units; Cargo Mode, optimizing interior space for transporting goods; and Social Mode, creating a collaborative environment for passengers. Combined with autonomous driving capabilities, NAVI enables users to focus on work, entertainment, or relaxation while continuously optimizing routes and vehicle performance.
At the heart of Zoom is NAVI, an AI-powered driving assistant that manages autonomous navigation, vehicle configuration, and user interaction through natural voice commands. Depending on each journey, NAVI can transform the vehicle into three distinct layouts: Split Mode, allowing the vehicle to separate into two independent units; Cargo Mode, optimizing interior space for transporting goods; and Social Mode, creating a collaborative environment for passengers. Combined with autonomous driving capabilities, NAVI enables users to focus on work, entertainment, or relaxation while continuously optimizing routes and vehicle performance.
Engineering the Future
Every engineering decision was designed to maximize efficiency, sustainability, and urban maneuverability.
Every engineering decision was designed to maximize efficiency, sustainability, and urban maneuverability.
Zoom integrates a speculative zero-emission propulsion system based on plasma magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) technology together with omnidirectional wheels capable of rotating 360 degrees for exceptional maneuverability in dense urban environments. Embedded piezoelectric materials harvest kinetic energy generated during movement, continuously recharging the vehicle's battery while extending driving range. This combination of advanced propulsion, energy recovery, and multidirectional mobility creates a highly adaptable platform for the cities of tomorrow.
Zoom integrates a speculative zero-emission propulsion system based on plasma magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) technology together with omnidirectional wheels capable of rotating 360 degrees for exceptional maneuverability in dense urban environments. Embedded piezoelectric materials harvest kinetic energy generated during movement, continuously recharging the vehicle's battery while extending driving range. This combination of advanced propulsion, energy recovery, and multidirectional mobility creates a highly adaptable platform for the cities of tomorrow.
The Concept
More than an autonomous vehicle, Zoom explores how mobility can evolve alongside the changing dynamics of modern life.
More than an autonomous vehicle, Zoom explores how mobility can evolve alongside the changing dynamics of modern life.
Designed to accommodate up to four passengers, Zoom's modular architecture allows the vehicle to physically divide into two independent autonomous units whenever users need to travel to different destinations. Families, couples, roommates, or colleagues can begin their journey together before separating seamlessly without requiring additional vehicles. By combining adaptability, autonomy, and sustainability within a single platform, Zoom redefines personal mobility as a flexible service that evolves with every trip.
Designed to accommodate up to four passengers, Zoom's modular architecture allows the vehicle to physically divide into two independent autonomous units whenever users need to travel to different destinations. Families, couples, roommates, or colleagues can begin their journey together before separating seamlessly without requiring additional vehicles. By combining adaptability, autonomy, and sustainability within a single platform, Zoom redefines personal mobility as a flexible service that evolves with every trip.
Adaptive Mobility for Everyday Life
Adaptive Mobility for Everyday Life
Zoom was developed as a concept proposal for the Valeo Innovation Challenge, an international competition focused on shaping the future of automotive mobility. The project received an Official Certificate of Participation presented by Valeo in Paris, France, recognizing its contribution to innovative thinking in autonomous, modular, and sustainable transportation.
Zoom was developed as a concept proposal for the Valeo Innovation Challenge, an international competition focused on shaping the future of automotive mobility. The project received an Official Certificate of Participation presented by Valeo in Paris, France, recognizing its contribution to innovative thinking in autonomous, modular, and sustainable transportation.
Zoom was developed as a concept proposal for the Valeo Innovation Challenge, an international competition focused on shaping the future of automotive mobility. The project received an Official Certificate of Participation presented by Valeo in Paris, France, recognizing its contribution to innovative thinking in autonomous, modular, and sustainable transportation.
Head designer
Head designer
Alejandro Otálora
Alejandro Otálora
Team
Team
Alejandro Otálora
Alejandro Otálora
Company
Company
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2026 alot_design® Studio722
Let’s design.
Tell us about your vision—whether you're looking to develop next-generation mobility, autonomous robotics, or market-ready industrial products.