The PIONEER is a versatile six-wheeled self-propelled platform designed as a basic chassis for a wide range of specialized tasks.
Unlike the technology created for one specific function, the platform was originally designed as a universal basis for installing various equipment. The open cargo area allows you to quickly adapt the vehicle for cargo transportation, evacuation of victims, deployment of reconnaissance complexes, communication systems, engineering equipment or autonomous modules.
The basic principle of the project is one transport platform for many different configurations.
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The platform is designed for use off public roads, including wetlands, sandy areas, snow cover and rough terrain.
The unmanned architecture allows the machine to be used where human presence is associated with increased risk or is hampered by operating conditions.
Engineering Description
The basis of the design is the lowest possible chassis with a fully open upper platform. This solution provides a low center of gravity and allows you to install equipment of various weights without significantly affecting the stability of the machine.
The six-wheeled scheme was chosen as a compromise between cross-country capability, load capacity, weight and structural simplicity. Low-pressure tires reduce the specific pressure on the ground and allow you to move confidently on soft surfaces.
A tubular protective frame is provided around the perimeter of the platform, which simultaneously performs the functions of protecting the body, securing equipment, fixing cargo and points for manual movement of the machine.
The architecture of the platform initially provides for the rapid replacement of the payload without changing the basic design, which allows using a single chassis to solve various transport and special tasks.
Result
The concept of a universal six-wheeled self-propelled platform with a modular architecture and an open cargo layout has been developed.
The project demonstrates an approach to creating multi-purpose transport systems in which a single base platform can be used to perform a wide range of tasks through interchangeable functional modules.
