In case of an emergency like power shortage, the pneumatic brakes will activate. These clamp the center rail via spring systems with with strong friction pads that bring the pod to a stop.

Our electrodynamic wheels have a set of neodymium magnets arranged into a circular Halbach array.
Upon relative rotation to the track, the magnets induce currents that propel or brake the pod along it.

These wheels provide lateral stability to the pod, keeping us cruising in a straight line by adjusting our trajectory.

To push scalability and modularity for eventual passenger use, HYPED is designing a carbon fiber pressurized vessel. Our passenger, Dumminic, sits on a racing seat inside the vessel.

Attached under the chassis and directly above the tube’s rail, the four levitation skis provide the upward lift to keep the pod levitating via a Halbach Array of neodymium magnets.

Our design has full autonomy when in motion, allowing for safer, more efficient travel. We use a number of sensors, positioned on key areas of our model to produce the most accurate and reliable readings.