This was a highly interesting project for the National Science Center, Government of South Africa. We designed and built a 1:1 scale working simulation of this vehicle in Second Life! Our clients could enter, walk around and even be given a guided tour of the vehicles and their features live and in real time. Simulation included animations of working components, shelving and power systems.

This is a mobile Multipurpose vehicle for taking 4 people on extended field trips. It is required for a number of uses, ranging from field education to presentation and multimedia. The vehicle is required to be adaptable to a number of uses. One side of the vehicle can be folded out to form a canopy/work table. The control cabin is air conditioned, and has an access door into the lab area. There are storage cabinets integrated into the body, as well as portable ones. A small sink and washing area is included, with overhead tanks and pump for water storage.

There are multiple modes of power supply, switchable via a control panel. Gas tanks are stored underneath the chassis, with access leads on the interior/
exterior of the vehicle. There are solar panels on top of the vehicle as well as batteries and a small portable generator. Provisions can be made for sleeping areas as well.