The article begins by the definition of the conceptual essence of multimodal/reconfigurable ground transport platforms, which is followed by elaboration on their application scenarios and significance. Subsequently, it analyzes the background and demands for such platforms and traces their developmental trajectory from both international and domestic perspectives, thereby identifying the opportunities and technical challenges they face. To seize the current flourishing opportunities and address the existing technical challenges, the discussion is conducted across four aspects: configuration design, environmental perception, motion planning, and control algorithms of multimodal/reconfigurable ground transport platforms. Finally, the article proposes forward-looking recommendations from the perspectives of standardized design systems, intelligent control systems, and testing and verification systems.