[CES 2024] Spinning in Place and Moving Backwards... Mobis Demonstration Vehicle Revealed for the First Time

Hyundai Mobis unveiled the demonstration vehicle ‘MOBION’ equipped with the e-corner system for the first time at CES 2024, the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition, on the 9th (local time).

MOBION is a compound word of Hyundai Mobis and the English word ‘ON,’ meaning start. It embodies the company's commitment to redefining mobility centered on electrification. Core technologies were implemented in a real vehicle form to enable immediate orders from global automakers.

Hyundai Mobis unveiled the Mobion, a demonstration vehicle capable of on-the-spot rotation, at CES 2024.
[Photo by Hyundai Mobis]

The so-called sideways moving ‘crab driving’ is made possible by the e-corner system, allowing parallel driving, on-the-spot rotation, and diagonal driving. This system consists of four main technologies. The core is the in-wheel motor, which provides driving force inside each wheel of the electric vehicle. Braking, steering, and suspension functions are also integrated into the in-wheel motor. Advanced control technology that integrates each function has been secured.

The company succeeded in e-corner system driving on public roads for the first time last year. In addition to the e-corner system, autonomous driving sensors and lamp technology are installed. Three LiDARs are included as autonomous driving sensors. Two short-range LiDARs are positioned at the left and right headlamp locations, and a long-range LiDAR is mounted at the front center. The short-range LiDARs are utilized for crab driving and diagonal driving. A lamp and display function named ‘exterior lighting’ has also been introduced.

Hyundai Mobis unveiled the Mobion, a demonstration vehicle capable of on-the-spot rotation, at CES 2024.
[Photo by Hyundai Mobis]

A new road surface survey function was also introduced. This function provides additional driving direction information enabled by parallel driving made possible by the e-corner system. It can project the driving direction onto the surrounding 360-degree ground or generate crosswalk stripes when pedestrians are detected.

The company set up the exhibition hall under the theme of redefining movement during this CES period. The exhibition space is divided into an area where visitors can ride MOBION and a space to inform clients about the core technologies. Lee Seung-hwan, head of Hyundai Mobis Advanced Research Center, said, "The e-corner system reduces physical connections between mechanical devices, which is advantageous for vehicle design," adding, "It is expected to be applied mainly to purpose-built mobility (PBV) rather than passenger cars for the time being."

Hyundai Mobis unveiled the Mobion, a demonstration vehicle capable of on-the-spot rotation, at CES 2024.
[Photo by Hyundai Mobis]

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