"X1" Experimental Modular By-Wire Vehicle
Overview
The goal of the X1 project is to develop a second-generation drive-by-wire vehicle, incorporating the knowledge captured from the previous construction of the P1 steer-by-wire testbed. The end product is intended to be a vehicle with expansive functionality provided by a modular construction. This will allow for adaptation of the vehicle to changing research focus over the useful vehicle life. A secondary goal of this project is to utilize electronic documentation to capture design rationale and general knowledge about the system so that it may be easily passed on to future vehicle users.
Research Plans
Through the beginning phases of research on the X1 project, the team discovered that the design of a vehicle is a highly integrated process. Simple design decisions resulted in one aspect of the project affecting nearly all other aspects of the design. Thus, a research plan of successive "missions" has been undertaken. Each of these missions will build on the successes of previous missions, allowing for prioritizing and ordering of key design elements.
- Mission 1 - Develop and validate a strong central tunnel structure. (Completed March 07)
- Mission 2 - Add aesthetic value and occupant safety features to vehicle structure. (Completed July 07)
- Mission 3 - Develop and install modular suspension and steering systems to create a rolling chassis.(Completed July 08)
- Mission 4 - Integrate traction battery pack, power inverter, motor, and transmission to power chassis.(Completed January 08)
- Mission 5 - Add control systems necessary to have a vehicle capable of being driven.(Completed August 08)
- Mission 6 - Integrate sensing, data collection, and autonomy functionality to vehicle.
Stanford Dynamic Design Lab Researchers
Stanford Product Realization Lab Collaborators
- Craig Milroy - Advisor
- Allegra Shum
- Ross Porter
- RK MacLean (alumni)
- Aaron Alika Quitugua-Flores (alumni)
- Preston Clover (alumni)
- Dave Baggeroer (alumni)
- Jon Thomas (alumni)
Project Sponsor
Funding for our project is provided by:
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Corporate Supporters:
The following company has provided discounted parts to help us build X1:
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