The Honda U3-X Unicycle Is a Sit-down Segway
Katherinev123 — September 24, 2009 — Autos
References: engadget & newlaunches
You’d think a unicycle would have only one wheel--hence the name ‘unicycle’--but not so with the Honda U3-X. The super sleek, futuristic ride takes unicycling to a whole new level by combing multiple wheels to make one larger wheel.
The large wheel on the Honda U3-X unicycle is comprised of a series of small motor-controlled wheels which can rotate independently, thus allowing for multi-directional capability. That means it can move every which way: forward, backward, side-to-side, and diagonally.
The company has marketed the U3-X as a more portable personal mobility device. As in: if you're too lazy to stand on a Segway, you can sit on this unicycle and motor around.
While the Honda U3-X unicycle is not on the market yet, check out the video to see its multi-directional capabilities!
The large wheel on the Honda U3-X unicycle is comprised of a series of small motor-controlled wheels which can rotate independently, thus allowing for multi-directional capability. That means it can move every which way: forward, backward, side-to-side, and diagonally.
The company has marketed the U3-X as a more portable personal mobility device. As in: if you're too lazy to stand on a Segway, you can sit on this unicycle and motor around.
While the Honda U3-X unicycle is not on the market yet, check out the video to see its multi-directional capabilities!
Trend Themes
1. Motorized Unicycles - The motorized unicycle trend is disrupting individual mobility by providing portable, multi-directional personal transportation options.
2. Multi-directional Capability - The multi-directional capability trend is disrupting personal transportation by allowing for more maneuverable and versatile modes of mobility.
3. Sit-down Personal Mobility Devices - The sit-down personal mobility device trend is disrupting traditional standing transportation options by providing an alternative and more comfortable means of mobility.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Transportation - The personal transportation industry can incorporate motorized unicycles that offer unique mobility features to attract and retain customers.
2. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - The electric vehicle manufacturing industry can capitalize on the multi-directional capability trend by developing lightweight and portable personal transportation devices with smart connectivity features.
3. Tourism & Recreation - The tourism & recreation industry can tap into the sit-down personal mobility device trend by offering novel and fun ways to explore outdoor and indoor attractions to appeal to a diverse customer base.
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