Subaru Outback Bed Platform (2019)
Prior to my research internship in robotics at Oregon State University in June 2019, I built a car camping bed platform from scratch that would allow me to complete a long-distance road trip on my way to and from Oregon.
The design is unique for several reasons. it provides ample storage centered around two long, sliding containers without sacrificing strength. It is also precisely carpeted to ensure user comfort and surface protection. The most important feature, however, is its modular, stacking design that allows the back seats of the vehicle to be set in upright position when the bed platform is not necessary. The transition between stowed and deployed platform takes less than one minute, and the stacked upper half provides shelved storage in the hatch. Therefore, with the system still in the car, I do not have to sacrifice storage or passenger capacity.
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