When time is of the essence in a medical emergency, seconds matter too. Any delay in transporting a critically ill patient to the nearest medical facility can be fatal.
This is why an ambulance of the future that ensures timely patient transport without delays can help save countless lives. Self-driving systems like ERKA are being studied for this very reason.
The only way to cut or eliminate traffic, especially in crowded cities where delays are imminent, is to evolve the roads or vehicles. ERKA is the concept of an ambulance of the future, built to guarantee human life a chance of survival.
ERKA, future salvation
The ERKA autonomous ambulance is designed keeping in mind the future of mobility in busy city streets, plagued by traffic jams and parking shortages. The minds behind the concept design are Roman Ignatowski (transport industrial designer) e Maja Bryniarska (engineer, architect and industrial designer). The two imagine a self-driving ambulance powered by clean energy.
The ultimate goal is to have an autonomous emergency medical service that focuses on patient comfort and safety. The result? A compact ambulance that from design it seems like the direct evolution of a small transport car into a professional vehicle with all the medical facilities.
The characteristics of an ambulance of the future
ERKA is equipped with 90 degree steering wheels which also act as signal indicators for pedestrians. This ensures maneuverability in tight spaces and limited parking spaces. For a smooth ride, the ambulance has a hydraulic suspension system and for easy accessibility, there is also a ramp. Inside there are screens to monitor the vital parameters of the patient who can count on a comfortable platform during the race.
The autonomous ambulance of the future does not lack a solar panel roof with a drone flying forward and over the traffic to clear the road faster.
