Hyperloop: Navigation System for the Transport of the Future
Three Nolemmings colleagues, consisting of a high-tech student team, developed a superfast pod for the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition. What was their contribution? The smart software that safely navigates the vehicle.
The Challenge
Delft Hyperloop participated in the SpaceX Pod Competition in Los Angeles.
The goal: to design and build a Hyperloop pod that accelerates faster than any other, inside a one-mile vacuum tube. Within one year, a climate-neutral, scalable transport system had to be developed — a major technical and organizational challenge.
Our approach
Nolemmings’ AI specialists part of the Delft Hyperloop team at the time, did the following;.
developed the pod’s navigation and control system
applied AI and software for real-time control and error handling
collaborated closely with engineers from various disciplines
contributed to discussions on system scalability and sustainability
Their expertise helped create a system that was both robust and innovative — essential for a vehicle accelerating at hundreds of kilometers per hour.
The Result
The Delft Hyperloop pod reached speeds over 600 km/h
The design received international recognition for its technology and sustainability
The collaboration between students and AI engineers delivered valuable insights and concrete results
For Nolemmings, it was a valuable learning experience and a confirmation of what smart software can achieve in extreme conditions
Want to learn more?
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