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SYS_FEED: ACTIVE

UNIT: ACTV-01 // TERRAIN_TRACK: ENABLED

MOTAM DESIGN - ACTV SERIES

All-Terrain Companion Vehicle

All-Terrain Companion Vehicle

Autonomous robotic pack-mule engineered to extend human range in extreme wilderness environments.

Autonomous robotic pack-mule engineered to extend human range in extreme wilderness environments.

ACTIVE_DEVELOPMENT

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

THE CONCEPT_

Engineered to carry the weight of longer journeys.

Engineered to carry the weight of longer journeys.

The ACTV is an autonomous robotic all-terrain companion vehicle, purpose-built to carry hiking equipment and gear alongside adventurers in extreme wilderness environments. By offloading pack weight, the ACTV dramatically extends journey distance and reduces musculoskeletal injury risk for hikers, mountaineers, and expedition teams.

The ACTV is an autonomous robotic all-terrain companion vehicle, purpose-built to carry hiking equipment and gear alongside adventurers in extreme wilderness environments. By offloading pack weight, the ACTV dramatically extends journey distance and reduces musculoskeletal injury risk for hikers, mountaineers, and expedition teams.

Featuring four articulating suspension arms, all-terrain pneumatic wheels, a reinforced cargo cage, and native Garmin GPS integration, the ACTV autonomously follows its operator through trails, scrambles, and rough terrain - carrying up to 40kg of equipment without complaint.

Featuring four articulating suspension arms, all-terrain pneumatic wheels, a reinforced cargo cage, and native Garmin GPS integration, the ACTV autonomously follows its operator through trails, scrambles, and rough terrain - carrying up to 40kg of equipment without complaint.

PAYLOAD: 40KG

RANGE: 60KM / CHARGE

TERRAIN: ALL-SURFACE

GARMIN INTEGRATED

↑ ACTV following operator on technical trail, Appalachian Range

01/ CLIENT

MOTAM Design Studio

02/ SERVICES

Industrial Design & Systems Eng.

03/ TIMELINE

Q1 - Q4 2025

04/ PLATFORM

Off-Road / Autonomous Robotics

3D PRODUCT VIEWS

Form & Stance

Studio renders showcasing aggressive mechanical design language and articulating suspension architecture.

Studio renders showcasing aggressive mechanical design language and articulating suspension architecture.

FRONT_VIEW: ARMS_EXTENDED

FACE_DETAIL

Frontal face panel & optic arrays

3/4_ANGLE: LOW

Low-angle suspension drama

PANEL_DETAIL

Side panel & front fascia

GEAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Built to Carry.

The ACTV's reinforced cargo cage accepts standard hiking packs up to 65L. A rapid-lock cradle system secures loads in under 8 seconds, while active weight distribution keeps the vehicle stable on off-camber terrain.

The ACTV’s reinforced cargo cage accepts standard hiking packs up to 65L. A rapid-lock cradle system secures loads in under 8 seconds, while active weight distribution keeps the vehicle stable on off-camber terrain.

Garmin integration provides real-time trail navigation data, syncing the ACTV to the operator's planned route and alerting to terrain changes ahead.

Garmin integration provides real-time trail navigation data, syncing the ACTV to the operator’s planned route and alerting to terrain changes ahead.

MAX PAYLOAD

40 kg / 88 lbs

CARGO VOLUME

65L Compatible

LOCK SYSTEM

Rapid-Lock Cradle (<8 sec)

NAVIGATION

Garmin GPS + Trail Sync

CARGO_LOADED: 65L PACK

ACTV-01: FULLY_LOADED

CHASSIS ARCHITECTURE

Engineered Underneath.

Engineered Underneath.

Top-down architecture reveals carbon-fiber composite panel construction.

Top-down architecture reveals carbon-fiber composite panel construction.

STRUCTURAL_REVIEW

CHASSIS_VIEW: DORSAL

Dorsal Chassis Panel

Carbon fiber composite, machined billet mounts

CHASSIS_VIEW: ALT_ANGLE

Chassis Undercarriage

Suspension linkage & drive module array

MATERIAL

3K Twill Carbon Fiber

FRAME TYPE

Monocoque Tub w/ Sub-Frame

SUSPENSION

4× Articulating Arm, 120mm Travel

GROUND CLEARANCE

280mm at Full Extension

IN-CONTEXT / ENVIRONMENT

Born in the Wild.

The ACTV in its natural environment - dense forest canopy, technical terrain, and long-range expeditions.

The ACTV in its natural environment - dense forest canopy, technical terrain, and long-range expeditions.

ENVIRONMENT_LOG: OLD_GROWTH_FOREST

ACTV-01 navigating old-growth redwood corridor, Northern California

IN_CONTEXT: FIELD_DEPLOYMENT

TERRAIN_REFERENCE_

Designed for conditions that defeat conventional equipment.

Designed for conditions that defeat conventional equipment.

Benchmarked against professional-grade off-road motorsport vehicles, the ACTV's suspension and drivetrain geometry is derived from UTV racing applications - adapted for quiet, autonomous wilderness operation.

Benchmarked against professional-grade off-road motorsport vehicles, the ACTV’s suspension and drivetrain geometry is derived from UTV racing applications - adapted for quiet, autonomous wilderness operation.

IP67 sealed electronics, run-flat tire cores, and a reinforced roll cage ensure the vehicle survives creek crossings, rock scrambles, and multi-day expeditions.

IP67 sealed electronics, run-flat tire cores, and a reinforced roll cage ensure the vehicle survives creek crossings, rock scrambles, and multi-day expeditions.

CREEK CROSSING: RATED

INCLINE: 35°

IP67 SEALED

-20°C OPERATION

TERRAIN_REF: MOTORSPORT_UTV

Benchmarked against professional UTV racing terrain performance

THE PROCESS: STRATEGY & PROTOTYPING

PHASE_01

Biomechanics Research

Studying hiker injury patterns, load distribution data, and trail typology. Defining the vehicle's autonomy requirements and pack interface geometry.

PHASE_02

Suspension Engineering

Developing the 4-arm articulating suspension geometry. FEA simulation on arm joints and travel limits. Physical prototype iterations from ABS to SLS nylon.

PHASE_03

CMF & Integration

Selecting 3K carbon fiber panels, T6 anodized billet hardware, and aggressive red accent lighting. Integrating Garmin module and CAN bus electronics architecture.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ACTV-01 COMPANION VEHICLE

Fully autonomous terrain-following robotics platform with articulating quad-arm suspension, Garmin GPS trail integration, and 40kg cargo capacity. Engineered for extended backcountry expedition support.

Autonomous terrain-following navigation

Garmin GPS trail sync & waypoint follow

IP67 sealed electronics, all-weather rated

4× articulating suspension arms, 120mm travel

PAYLOAD CAPACITY

40 kg / 88 lbs

BATTERY / RANGE

48V LiFePO4 - 60 km Range

SUSPENSION TRAVEL

120mm / 4× Independent Arm

TERRAIN CLEARANCE

280 mm at Full Extension

CMF MATERIALS

3K Carbon / T6 Anodized Alum

NAVIGATION

Garmin GPS + LiDAR Obstacle

SEALING STANDARD

IP67 Full Submersion Rated

MAX INCLINE

35° Loaded Grade