Autonomous Hybrid Amphibious ATV Design
Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD
I want to take an idea and turn it into a complete engineering package for a fully autonomous, electric-diesel hybrid ATV that can haul 200 kg through swamps and wetlands, keep floating over small ponds at roughly 5 km/h, and still manage 45 km/h on firm ground.
Key parameters are set: amphibious capability is non-negotiable, terrain is predominantly wetlands, and the propulsion layout must be a hybrid pairing of electric drive with a diesel generator or range-extender. Guidance, obstacle avoidance, and remote monitoring need to be built in from the start rather than bolted on later. Autonomy may leverage ROS, SLAM, GNSS-RTK or any framework you are comfortable with, provided you outline integration and sensor choices.
Please structure your proposal so that the following items are handed over:
• Concept layout and 3-view drawings showing hull geometry, wheel/track system, sealed drivetrain, and buoyancy calculations
• Powertrain sizing model: battery pack, generator, motor specs, expected endurance, and duty-cycle simulation
• Control and autonomy architecture diagrams, including sensor suite and redundancy approach
• Bill of materials to a level that allows first-article sourcing or prototyping
• Brief manufacturing roadmap that flags any custom molds, machining, or composite work
If you can run CFD for the hull and FEA for the frame, indicate that in your offer; otherwise tell me how you will validate floatation and structural targets. I am open to SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA, or similar—as long as native files and neutral formats are delivered.
Show comparable off-road or amphibious projects you have touched and outline the timeline you realistically need.
Key parameters are set: amphibious capability is non-negotiable, terrain is predominantly wetlands, and the propulsion layout must be a hybrid pairing of electric drive with a diesel generator or range-extender. Guidance, obstacle avoidance, and remote monitoring need to be built in from the start rather than bolted on later. Autonomy may leverage ROS, SLAM, GNSS-RTK or any framework you are comfortable with, provided you outline integration and sensor choices.
Please structure your proposal so that the following items are handed over:
• Concept layout and 3-view drawings showing hull geometry, wheel/track system, sealed drivetrain, and buoyancy calculations
• Powertrain sizing model: battery pack, generator, motor specs, expected endurance, and duty-cycle simulation
• Control and autonomy architecture diagrams, including sensor suite and redundancy approach
• Bill of materials to a level that allows first-article sourcing or prototyping
• Brief manufacturing roadmap that flags any custom molds, machining, or composite work
If you can run CFD for the hull and FEA for the frame, indicate that in your offer; otherwise tell me how you will validate floatation and structural targets. I am open to SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA, or similar—as long as native files and neutral formats are delivered.
Show comparable off-road or amphibious projects you have touched and outline the timeline you realistically need.