First Commercial UST Inc. uLite Complex Commissioned

The uLite complex, developed by Anatoli Unitsky and the engineering team at Unitsky String Technologies Inc., is ready to carry guests in Maryina Gorka.

The uLite complex includes two stations, a 1120-meter-long string rail overpass, an automated control system and an unmanned electric vehicle on steel wheels (uPod) that operates 10 meters above pedestrian areas and a lake. The uPod features low energy consumption of 4.5 kWh/100 km and a maximum speed of 80 km/h. Its independent suspension ensures smooth operation.

To start the uPod, a special button must be pressed either inside its cabin or at the station. When not in use for excursions, the unmanned vehicle remains in standby mode at one of the stations.

The author of the project, Anatoli Unitsky, General Designer of Unitsky String Technologies Inc., noted that for the first time, the company has commissioned a string rail complex to address specific business tasks, rather than merely conducting test trials or showcasing the advantages of uST technology. By implementing uLite, UST Inc. has completed all the stages of a targeted project: design, construction, commissioning, government approvals, expertise, certification, and finally, operation.

“It was a long and challenging journey — from paper sketches to a fully operational electric vehicle on steel wheels, moving 10 meters above the ground on a string rail overpass. But we did it, creating not just a complex but a new, industry-shaping technology. I am proud to witness it being implemented step by step.

Greater achievements lie ahead. We have proven our ability to solve engineering problems deemed unsolvable by some skeptics. Moreover, we overcame significant external pressure and conservative opinions that all pioneers inevitably face,” emphasized Anatoli Unitsky.