Scooter u3-x

Honda, similar to the boombox device, referred to as U3-X, performed in the shape of an eight, as is known, considered to be a lucky number in Japan. The meaning of the dry name of the device is not given, it is clear only that U means both a monocycle (unicycle) and universality (universal). The concept of the novelty is “harmony with people”.

"The experimental compact device is conveniently positioned between the rider's legs to ensure free movement in all directions, as when walking - forward, backward, side to side and diagonally," the company said, adding that the U3-X stores will not Tomorrow: research and development will continue to test the practicality of the scooter "in a real environment." The current show is an "offer".


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Specifications:



Height U3-X - 650 mm
Length - 315
Width - 160 mm.
The self-propelled “stool” weighs less than 10 kilograms.
The speed of the device is not officially called, but it is clearly pedestrian, about 5-6 km / h.
But what immediately cools the heat, it is a lithium-ion batteries, full charge which lasts only 1 hour away .

Control:
Although the control is the same as that of the Sigway, the transfer of the rider's body weight, the Honda members say:
“They managed to balance the scooter on one wheel solely due to the technologies developed for the humanoid robot ASIMO. The driver’s intentions in terms of direction, speed and braking determine the tilt sensor and the on-board computer. ”

Plus , an omnidirectional thrust system (Honda Omni Traction (HOT) Drive System) was created specifically for the U3-X , which seems to be the first of its kind, since it is very different from the Airtrax developments with RMP or ODV with GravityBowl that we have previously seen.





Honda demonstrated the U3-X to the public at the 41st Tokyo Auto Show 2009 on October 24th.