“Third Thumb” Augmentation Changes the Way we Think of Prosthetics
The need for speed is a quality among humans that is both provocative and deadly. While we strive for both efficiency and safety as common facets of our automobiles, we equally strive for speed if not for any other reason than to satisfy our adrenaline rush.
For concept artist Mehmet Doruk Erdem, speed was on the top of his list when it came to his more recent design – the BMW Titan Concept Motorcycle!
Photo Credit: Mehmet Doruk Erdem
“The design of the BMW Titan Concept Motorcycle was derived from the great white shark and the creation purpose of Titan is to break land speed records at Bonneville Salt Flats. Titan is not recommended for daily rides as it was built on a dream that consists of nothing but one feature: speed.”
– Doruk Erdem (via Tuvie)
Photo Credit: Mehmet Doruk Erdem
The BMW Titan depicts a front side specifically designed to reduce air resistance, whereby the ventilation efficiency is increased by leading the air directly into its air intake points. Both the engine and instrument cluster is located in the middle, increasing the aerodynamics of the vehicle to ensure maximum acceleration. The motorcycle contains a control panel, allowing the rider to check all systems, including suspensions, cooling systems, temperature, etc.
By the rear side of the BMW Titan the motorcycle’s main elements consist of the swingarm and tire. The shaft is covered by the swingarm while the suspensions systems connect its turbo engine to the tail of the vehicle. According to the designer, he aims for the BMW Titan to break land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
FUTURE IMPLICATIONS
As our vehicles become faster by each new incarnation, we’ll have to ensure that both the efficiency and safety of each vehicle are in parallel. As our transportation system becomes more automated, and equally operates under the Internet of Things (IoT), the prospect of vehicles reaching unfathomable speeds, while maintaining the safety of each passenger, will become all the more probable. By doing so, the time barrier between different locations will no longer exist, increasing the rate of tourism by an incomparable margin.
About the author
B.J. Murphy is the Editor and Social Media Manager of Serious Wonder. He is a futurist, philosopher, activist, author and poet. B.J. is an Affiliate Scholar for the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) and an Ambassador for the robotics company Humai.
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