London Design Silver

2026

Ways Out

Entrant

Beijing Institute of Technology

Category

Product Design - Tools

Client's Name

Tianyi Bai

Country / Region

China

Off-road driving frequently encounters complex terrain conditions such as snow, sand, mud, and soft ground, where vehicles are prone to becoming stranded. Traditional recovery relies on two separate tools: a shovel for obstacle clearing and recovery boards for traction. This conventional approach presents critical drawbacks in extreme off-road scenarios, including excessive onboard storage consumption, cumbersome carrying and deployment, and reduced rescue efficiency.

Ways Out addresses these challenges through an integrated off-road recovery tool developed with origami-inspired structural design. The core innovation lies in combining shovel and recovery board functions into a single foldable device. By adopting origami folding principles, the tool achieves lightweight compactness without compromising structural strength or functional reliability. It enables rapid conversion between digging mode and traction mode, streamlining the rescue process and significantly reducing the user's equipment burden.

This solution effectively resolves the storage and deployment issues associated with traditional tools. With exceptional portability, multifunctionality, and cost-effectiveness, Ways Out offers an innovative solution for off-road enthusiasts and professional rescue teams, demonstrating significant application value and strong market potential worldwide.

Credits

Beijing Institute of Technology
Tianyi Bai
Beijing Institute of Technology
Yiwen Yuan
Beijing Institute of Technology
Rui Zhuo
Beijing Institute of Technology
Siqi Li
Beijing Institute of Technology
Wanzheng Liu
Beijing Institute of Technology
Songyan Pan
Beijing Institute of Technology
Zixu Zhang
Beijing Institute of Technology
Xinhao Guo
Beijing Institute of Technology
Professor Bowen Sun
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