Modu Galimoto Yamtawuni ndi Daniel Henneh

Dizayini ya Modu Galimoto Yamtawuni ndi Daniel Henneh ndi wopambana wotamandika kwambiri pa mphotho yaulemu ya 2025 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Mpikisano la Mapangidwe a Magalimoto, Kuyenda ndi Mayendedwe.

ChitsuloGalimoto· 2025

Modu Galimoto Yamtawuni

ndi Daniel Henneh

Kasitomala: Modu

Wopambana pa Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Galimoto

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Mitundu

Kapangidwe

Za Modu Galimoto Yamtawuni

Modu ndi galimoto ya mtawuni yopangidwa mʼzigawo zosinthanirana, yopangidwa kuti ithandize anthu kuyenda mʼmizinda. Galimotoyi imamangidwa pogwiritsa ntchito zigawo zomwe zingasinthanizidwe. Nyali zakumanzere ndi zakumanja zimafanana, ndipo chimodzimodzinso ndi magalasi owonera kumbuyo, zotchinga zakutsogolo ndi zakumbuyo, njira yoyendetsera galimotoyo, ndiponso chassis. Njira imeneyi imachepetsa kuchuluka kwa zigawo, mtengo wopanga galimotoyo, ndiponso mphamvu yogwiritsidwa ntchito popanga. Thupi la galimotoyo lapangidwa kuchokera ku matabwa a aluminiyamu a anodized amene adulidwa ndi kupendekedwa pogwiritsa ntchito laser, ndipo galimotoyi ili ndi makina oyendetsedwa ndi magetsi, mamotala a mʼmphepete mwa mikombero, ndiponso chotengera champhepo (air suspension). Galimotoyi imakonzedwa pa intaneti pamene munthu akugula, ndipo zigawo zake zingasinthidwe pambuyo pake malinga ndi kusintha kwa zosowa.

Chidziwitso

Za Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award

Modu Galimoto Yamtawuni ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Modu Galimoto Yamtawuni akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Modu Galimoto Yamtawuni amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.

Kumbuyo kwa Kapangidwe

Katundu wa Atolankhani

Umboni, mamembala a gulu ndi zambiri zapadera zoperekedwa ndi wopanga.

Makhalidwe Apadera: Modu is designed around modularity and interchangeability of components. It can be configured both at purchase and later as the need changes without buying a new vehicle. Modu introduces the concept of interchangeability, for instance, the left and right headlights are identical, the driving mirrors, the front and back bumpers, even the drive system and chassis system. This significantly reduces the manufacturing cost, energy and subsequently a smaller environmental footprint.
Miyezo ndi Kuphimba: Modu is modular so the dimension will vary base on the configuration. Minimum configuration 1.8m length x 0.85m width x 1.5m height
Electric drivetrain, In-wheel electric motor, air suspension, laser cut and bent anodized aluminum body panels.
Zizindikiro: Modular, City Car, Urban Mobility, Sustainable Design, Electric Vehicle, Interchangeable Components, Lightweight, Innovative, Compact, Energy Efficient, Flexible
Teknoloji Yopangira: The design of Modu was made possible through Design Thinking. Early ideas were captured via sketching, white boarding and sticky notes to capture critical features. These ideas were then refined through peer interviews and feedback. Iterative sketches led to CAD modeling in Siemens NX, with FDM 3D printing to validating key technical features. Realistic renderings in Keyshot and composition in Photoshop were used to visualize the vehicle and its potential use cases.
Vuto la Dizayini: The main challenge was combining complete modularity with aesthetics and structural integrity, a tough balance since these often conflict. The inspiration for Modu's exoskeleton design is from military vehicles, this simplified the design and reduced part count. Additionally, making the parts interchangeable was a challenge but crucial, for instance the left and right headlights are interchangeable, even driving mirrors, the bumpers, the drive system and many other components.
Kafukufuku: Extensive academic research on urban mobility trends, material options, and advanced manufacturing, combined with user-centered design principles, drove Modu’s development. Informal interviews and digital prototypes captured local transportation insights and spurred iterative refinements. This research and feedback validated the need for a sustainable, adaptable vehicle, guiding design choices toward superior modularity, energy efficiency, and operational versatility.
Chilimbikitso: I grew up in Ghana, West Africa where transportation continues to be an issue. Seeing first hand the potential of a highly optimized vehicle to impact lives, I was inspired to design a brilliant yet affordable solutions. Modu is designed to give the customer absolute freedom to configure the vehicle at the time of purchase and even later as their need changes without needing to buy a completely new car.
Nthawi ya Polojekiti: Project started in August 2024 in San Jose California and finished in January 2025
Mdondomeko ya Ntchito: The unique experience of this vehicle to starts right with the purchasing experience; The customer will configure the new Modu on an online platform where key elements such as size, specific modules and intended use can be chosen.
the vehicle is then delivered after a few days due to the ease of customization.
Operating Modu will be extremely easy with the ability to use the smartphone as a dashboard hence all the users music , frequently visited locations, contacts, etc all comes along for the ride on seamless experience.