ATLAS electric excavator 2021

It was a collaborative project between ATLAS GmbH and Kinetik Automotive. The goal was to electrify their most popular model and make a facelift to set their brand apart from the generic competitors.

 Define design concept and themes for the Exterior Design from concept to prototype. CGI and 3D data.

This is the first project that got me fully immersed in 3D scanning to reverse engineering existing surfaces, and the creation of the fully functional new panels that comply with the original package and the new electric components.

The project was divided into two parts. The first was the design, electrification and manufacturing of new components that replaced the old panels.

The second part was an advance design study of how an electric cabless Atlas excavator should work and look.

For this project, we had to start from scratch: analyzing how the machine should be used and determining how to optimize operations to make them more efficient.

We eliminated the cab to reduce manufacturing and transport costs, and developed a new configuration that positions the battery packs at the rear, where they serve as a counterweight.

Once this structure was defined, we designed the bodywork around it, featuring a robust, futuristic aesthetic characterized by fluid surfaces and integrated technical elements—such as a light bar, telescopic cameras, swappable batteries, and even a compartment for a drone at the front.