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Honda UNI-CUB
An evolution of the X3-U personal mobility concept, with freedom of movement in all directions. But if you weigh over 100kg, look elsewhere…Honda has unveiled the new UNI-CUB, a personal mobility device designed for use by individuals and within public spaces.
Representing an evolution of the U3-X personal mobility concept device that Honda announced in 2009, the UNI-CUB features a compact design and offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. This is achievable by Honda’s development of proprietary balance control technology and the world’s first omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System) – inspired by robotic technologies developed for Asimo, Honda’s world-famous humanoid robot.
These technologies allow the rider to control speed, move in any direction, turn and stop, all simply by shifting their weight. Since the rider can freely move forward, backward, side-to-side and diagonally, they can quickly and easily manoeuvre among other people.
Honda claims the UNI-CUB’s compact saddle-style packaging makes it easy for the rider’s legs to reach the ground while maintaining eye-level height with other pedestrians, which promotes “harmony between the rider and others, letting the rider travel freely and comfortably inside facilities and among moving people”.
The UNI-CUB’s seat height ranges from 745-825mm; is powered by a lithium-ion battery (which takes two hours to charge); has a range of 6km; a top speed of 6kmh; and will take on people who weigh between 40-100kg and 150-190cm in height.
From June, 2012 until March, 2013, Honda will jointly conduct demonstration testing of UNI-CUB with Japan’s National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Staff will perform demonstrations and use the device for daily activities.
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