Our most recent technical advancements
HYPED announced significant development in technology related to the Hyperloop concept, a proposed network of near-vacuum steel tubes to transport humans and cargo in magnetically levitating pods. Such innovations bring the distant Hyperloop dream, as well as the often-quoted 50 minute Edinburgh to London journey time a step closer. The team, comprising of engineering and science students from the University of Edinburgh, work hard each year to design and manufacture cutting-edge technology and this year announced three novel and innovative designs, each of which has been the centrepiece of a thesis.
The new designs for linear induction motors, lightweight chassis, electromagnetic levitation, and power redundant brakes are all bringing HYPED a step closer towards developing a full-scale Hyperloop system.
HYPED’s fifth pod, Pod Ness, is all about scalability. Pod Ness further improves on its predecessors and paves a path for future technical development for the HYPED Technical Team.
Pod Ness will be showcased at European Hyperloop Week 2023 in Edinburgh.
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HYPED’s fourth pod, Greyfriars Poddy, showcases a major shift from past years’ ASM propulsion system to linear induction motors, as well as significant upgrades in the braking, suspension, and power modules. We continue to develop our long term goal of designing a fully scalable Hyperloop prototype.
Greyfriars Poddy was showcased at European Hyperloop Week 2022 where it placed Top Five in the Mechanical Subsystem Award of the Design Competition.
6th place at SpaceX Hyperloop Pod
Competition III, 2018
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First British Hyperloop Pod. Finals of the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod
Competition II, 2017
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