Honda U3-X Personal Mobility Device

[wynode]

I thought a few people might find this interesting.

There's been some mention on the U3-X previously however the prototype has been recently demonstrated in New York. Although it won't be replacing active legs in the short term, there are some areas where its use can come in handy.

The balancing system was extensively developed on the ASIMO project.

Some quick specs:
Height 25.6In
Weight <10kgs
Battery Lithium Ion
Operating time 1 hour



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuIJRsAuCHQ


There's a bit more information here (http://asimo.honda.com/innovations/U3-X-Personal-Mobility.aspx).

[specialst]

Never thought id see the day when we could live like the Jetsons

[aero]

if this could go faster than running speed... say 60km/h, then i would get it, but it doesnt look like its designed to go that fast.. only slightly faster than walking. and to me it looks like a lazy way of getting around. however, i do see this as an awesome way that paraplegics and lower body disabled people can get around without wheelchairs or crutches.

[Riviera]

this is how "WALL-E" will start ,lol

office chairs races hav just become even more exciting... shud put gladiator suits on and shit...

[Snoop_gee]

thats so trip i want 1 thou :D:thumbsup:

[Mr_will]

fk me that blond is hot

[kyle]

my life is complete

[B16]

that blonde loves the ****...

Looks pretty fun but agree pretty lazy way of getting around.

[chunky]

thats so fking stupid
'both hands are free to carry packages'
yeah... when i walk theyre free aswell
reminds me of the movie walle
people forget how to walk

[YaMiKaZe]

running speed is around the 30km/ph mark
the 100m athletes do around 35km/ph
plus u'd probly stack it off the u3 if you were going that fast lol

[Frankie]

next we will see fatties going to macas drive thru

[Type R Positive]

Stuff that Segways kick arse! I've been on both the i2 and x2!!!

[toE]

this is great. but how lazy are we gonna get now... cbf walking