Recently, at a new model exhibition event, the Volkswagen Type 20 concept bus attracted a lot of attention.Its core element is3D printingOrange wheels, side mirror brackets, steering wheel and other components. And these auto parts are created by artificial intelligence in the Generative Design process.
The retro shape of the bus uses advanced manufacturing technology
The advantage of artificial intelligence lies in the ability to quickly understand the factors that engineers prioritize in the design process, such as structural strength, ease of production, and lightweight design, and iterative upgrades can be used to meet these standards. This is not to use existing parts and engrave metal to make holes, but to fully consider the principles of mechanics and redesign the core structure of these parts.
3D printingWheel hub
3D printingRearview mirror arm
3D printingsteering wheel
Therefore, the final design effect is completely different from the auto parts in our traditional concept. Without clean lines and block structures, the design works of artificial intelligence AI are more like vines or tree roots. Although it looks fragile, the test results show that the rearview mirror bracket designed by AI is basically the same as the traditional bracket, and AI uses much less materials.
Volkswagen is rapidly shifting to digital automotive manufacturing technology
However, AI design is not the only technology used by the Volkswagen Group. This special structure uses3D printingProceed to manufacturing. The current focus of Volkswagen’s work is to determine which parts are more effective to be manufactured with new technologies. This requires training AI learning capabilities and training models. This workload is huge, far exceeding the time spent in digital manufacturing.
(Editor in charge: admin)
0 Comments for “Artificial Intelligence + 3D Printing: Volkswagen Concept Bus T20 Exposure”