Swimcar Modular Amphibious Evacuator

Swimcar Modular Amphibious Evacuator
by Kun Wu

• Awarded April 15, 2026
• CLIENT: Suzhou University of Technology
• 17.597

Swimcar is a modular amphibious vehicle designed for flood-prone cities. The vehicle combines a sealed electric chassis with an independent cabin made of carbon fiber composite. A magnetic-hydraulic interface holds the two parts together during road use. When sensors detect rising water, the cabin is released and floats as a life raft, so passengers remain above the surface. An eco-benefit module purifies water through aeration and filtration while the vehicle travels. In-wheel motors provide propulsion on land and in water.