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Tianyang Yuan's X Transport: Redefining Efficiency in Antarctic Cargo Transportation

Tianyang Yuan's innovative X Transport is set to transform cargo transportation in Antarctica, drawing inspiration from the efficient movement of penguins on ice and snow. The transport boat, designed for the national Antarctic expedition, features top and tail propulsion units for swift travel on snow, ensuring rapid material delivery to scientific research stations.

The snow transport boat's shell is constructed from durable metal, with high-strength carbon fiber skis at the bottom. The top and tail propulsion units utilize vector propulsion technology from fighter aircraft, providing precise speed and direction control. With dimensions of 28m width, 7m depth, and 7m height, the X Transport is poised to revolutionize Antarctic logistics.

Designed by Tianyang Yuan and her team, including Xuesong Li, Zeyu Ye, Mengjie Li, Min Zhang, Yiming Xu, Shitong Yan, Yan Chen, and Yuan Luo, the X Transport features an X-type structure that facilitates the lifting and lowering of the cargo-carrying section, adapting to varying speeds and terrains while maintaining the boat's center of gravity.

The project, initiated in December 2018 at LAFA Industrial Design Studio and completed in January 2020 at the National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Industrial Design in LAFA, addresses the critical need for efficient cargo transportation in the challenging Antarctic environment.

With a Silver A' Design Award in 2021, the X Transport stands as a testament to Tianyang Yuan's commitment to innovation and excellence in design. This groundbreaking solution is poised to redefine efficiency and convenience in scientific investigation and future expeditions to Antarctica, ensuring seamless logistics support for researchers in the region.

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