CES 2022: Hyundai Reveals Plug & Drive Modular Platform

Hyundai Motor Company revealed its Plug & Drive (PnD) modular platform that enables mobility of traditionally inanimate things, from small objects to large community spaces. The PnD modular platform is an all-in-one mobility solution that combines intelligent steering, braking, in-wheel electric drive and suspension hardware. The single wheel unit uses a steering actuator for infinite wheel rotation, meaning it can turn 360 degrees, which enables holonomic movement, like a figure skater. LiDAR and camera sensors allow a PnD-enabled object to move autonomously.

PnD modules can be attached to anything from tables to containers for expandable mobility. Users can select various drive configurations and platform sizes based on their requirements. PnD can be useful in office sharing, which has become a billion-dollar industry. PnD allows teams - even entire companies - to modify and use work space on demand, making the purpose-built space, or PBS concept, possible. One can transform an entire business model with PnD modules, or even do away with fixed locations altogether.

PnD modules can be attached to anything from tables to containers for expandable mobility

PnD's driving flexibility also can individualize public transportation to meet very specific, individual needs, such as a personal mobility module that attaches to a mother shuttle for most of its journey but can detach for the last mile to take the occupant directly to their final destination.

PnD's driving flexibility also can individualize public transportation to meet very specific, individual needs

The Personal Mobility concept is a platform-based application equipped with four 5.5-inch PnD modules. Measuring 133-cm wide by 125-cm long by 188.5-cm high, this Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) provides last-mile mobility for a single passenger. It is configured to use space efficiently by applying a rotary opening and closing method, and free operation is possible with a smart joystick installed on the right side of the seat without needing a steering wheel or pedal.