AN AUTOMATED GUIDE-WAY TRANSIT SYSTEM
Agency: Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC)
Field / Industry: Transport, Energy, M&E Industries
Patent Number / Registration Number: 2-2013-000665
Status of Application: On – going
Brief Description / Features of the Technology:
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) thought the Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) pioneered the development of a first of its kind Automated Guide-way Transit (AGT) System in the country. It is an all-Filipino designed and fabricated train system which boasts of its low cost, made from locally available parts and with touch of Filipino ingenuity.
To date, two AGT running prototypes had been developed – one in UP Diliman and another one in Bicutan. Local developers are hoping that the AGT will help reduce traffic congestion, lessen greenhouse gas emission, promote economic growth, and further stimulate the country’s railway system and economic opportunities of the growing urban population.
Problem Addressed:
Alternative Mass Transport System, Lessen CO2emission.
Advantages:
- Locally available materials for fabrication
- Cleaner transport
Market Potential / Application:
- Vehicle (Bus, Train) Manufacturers, Metal Parts Fabricators, Battery
- Manufacturers, Transport Group/Locator or Provider, LGUs or other
- Government services institutions/provider
Inventors:
Mario G. Montejo
Robert O. Dizon
Manuel V. Hernandez
Ernest E. Nañola
Elljay P. Mutuc
Jorge Arbie V. Garcia
Ryan Alvin A. Roldan
Brian U. Rasco
Jesus A. Tanchuco III
Franz Joseph D. Libao
MIRDC:
Arthur Lucas D. Cruz
Jonathan Q. Puerto
Pablo Acuin
Joseph Alfred V. Vargas