Tarran "T1 Pro": The smart cargo bike with AI-assisted control

Cargo bikes are in vogue. This was demonstrated not least at this year's bicycle trade fair Eurobike. Many new products were presented in Frankfurt and the list of award winners also included various cargo bikes. The Chinese brand Tarran was represented at the trade fair with the prototype of the smart "T1 Pro".

Co-founder and CMO Freda Lu explained the functions of the cargo bike, which is over two metres long.

"T1 Pro" from Tarran: AI thinks for itself

According to Freda Lu, the centrepiece of the "T1 Pro" is the AI-controlled support wheels. "Our suspension system, which we call Landing Gear, uses the suspension and the adaptive algorithm to ensure maximum stability." If the speed drops below 6 km/h, the assistance is automatically switched off; if the cargo bike is travelling at a higher speed, the support wheels are automatically retracted.

"This is how our Landing Gear supports the rider.

"Our landing gear supports balance at low speeds and when pushing to prevent the bike from falling over," continues Lu. After all, the maximum load capacity is 200 kilograms, a weight that cannot be easily stabilised in every situation.

Specifications

• Length: 2.26 metres
• Capacity: 3 children or 3 Euroboxes
• Drive: Gates belt drive
• Motor power: 100 Nm
• Battery: double battery with max. 1.4 kWh
• Range: up to max. 200 kilometres
• Steering angle: max. 90°

One radar and three cameras for more safety

In order to transport the precious cargo safely from A to B, the "T1 Pro" is equipped with a radar system and three cameras, according to Freda Lu. "The forward-facing 180-degree camera provides a better view of the road than the human eye," says Lu.

In addition, the head tube camera enables the bike to be parked safely. The rear-facing camera and radar also monitor approaching vehicles. If someone gets too close to the bike, the rider receives a warning via vibrations on the handlebars and a video stream in the Cockpit.

The smart functions of the Tarran "T1 Pro" are controlled via the interactive Cockpit with a 5.2-inch Retina touchscreen and the Tarran app. In conjunction with the two handlebar buttons, the rider has access to all functions.

The model on show at Eurobike is a prototype in which the cable routing, for example, has not yet been finalised. According to Freda Lu, the bike will cost between 6000 and 7000 euros.