U3-X Personal Mobility Prototype - Amazing - GoFuckYourself.com

D Ghost · 04-29-2010, 09:16 PM

With U3-X Honda rethinks the concept of personal mobility, providing the rider with freedom of movement in any direction forward, backward, sideways and diagonally by simply leaning slightly in the desired direction. The lightweight and compact one-wheeled device also features a foldable seat and retractable footrests. A lithium-ion battery pack provides power for up to one-hour of use and can be recharged by plugging in to a conventional household or office 120-volt power outlet.

Weighing roughly 22 pounds, U3-X uses an advanced Honda proprietary balance-control system which derives from its research into human walking dynamics for the development of the ASIMO bi-pedal humanoid robot. To realize full freedom of movement in all directions, the U3-X also employs the worlds first omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System) which utilizes a series of concentrically mounted wheels a larger, forward and backward moving inner wheel and a series of smaller sideways moving outer wheels. Diagonal motion is achieved when both forward and sideways moving wheels operate in tandem.

In addition, the compact size and one-wheel-drive design of U3-X was intended to provide user-friendly and pedestrian-friendly operation with low-mounted foot pedals that make it easy for the rider to reach the ground, and a seat height that places the rider at approximately the same eye-level as other people.

Barefootsies · 04-29-2010, 09:21 PM

Hmmmm. Interesting....

I dunno about the amazing part though.

It makes me think of the Jetson's watching it a second time.

CyberHustler · 04-29-2010, 09:26 PM

Worthless...

Fat Panda · 04-29-2010, 10:45 PM

pretty cool

Loch · 04-29-2010, 10:54 PM

This is THE dumbest thing i think i have ever seen in my life.
Other then making really lazy people fat it has absolutely no usage what so ever.

That is other then being a fun toy type gadget that i have no doubt is just another add gimic, they are just playing with tech and huge budgets.....

ProG · 04-29-2010, 11:06 PM

I want to see this thing go up some stairs lol

It reminds me of the chairs in Wall-E

DimeCash · 04-29-2010, 11:08 PM

Just what America needs - a device to create more fat people.

D Ghost · 04-30-2010, 09:28 AM

The only part I find amazing is the fact that it balances itself and someone using it.

I'm pretty sure I'd never use one of these. I think it's like the Segway, not many people would use it.

And It's just a prototype anyway.

ottopottomouse · 04-30-2010, 09:39 AM

I like the wheels on a wheel idea.

sojproductions · 04-30-2010, 09:57 AM

its great for people that want to look like idiots..

crockett · 04-30-2010, 10:04 AM

It's cool, but are people so lazy they can't just walk? It's not like a handicapped person could use that, so I can't really see the point. Maybe if they made a concept that worked like a wheelchair or something.

The Dawg · 04-30-2010, 10:28 AM

Yeap, a device to make people even lazier.

04-29-2010, 09:16 PM	#1
D Ghost null Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,820	U3-X Personal Mobility Prototype - Amazing With U3-X Honda rethinks the concept of personal mobility, providing the rider with freedom of movement in any direction forward, backward, sideways and diagonally by simply leaning slightly in the desired direction. The lightweight and compact one-wheeled device also features a foldable seat and retractable footrests. A lithium-ion battery pack provides power for up to one-hour of use and can be recharged by plugging in to a conventional household or office 120-volt power outlet. Weighing roughly 22 pounds, U3-X uses an advanced Honda proprietary balance-control system which derives from its research into human walking dynamics for the development of the ASIMO bi-pedal humanoid robot. To realize full freedom of movement in all directions, the U3-X also employs the worlds first omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System) which utilizes a series of concentrically mounted wheels a larger, forward and backward moving inner wheel and a series of smaller sideways moving outer wheels. Diagonal motion is achieved when both forward and sideways moving wheels operate in tandem. In addition, the compact size and one-wheel-drive design of U3-X was intended to provide user-friendly and pedestrian-friendly operation with low-mounted foot pedals that make it easy for the rider to reach the ground, and a seat height that places the rider at approximately the same eye-level as other people.

04-29-2010, 09:21 PM	#2
Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	Hmmmm. Interesting.... I dunno about the amazing part though. It makes me think of the Jetson's watching it a second time. __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?" Last edited by Barefootsies; 04-29-2010 at 09:22 PM..

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Loch Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 7,674	This is THE dumbest thing i think i have ever seen in my life. Other then making really lazy people fat it has absolutely no usage what so ever. That is other then being a fun toy type gadget that i have no doubt is just another add gimic, they are just playing with tech and huge budgets..... __________________ Contact us for Beta store access (4000 HD/SD productions) - Editing - Encoding/Post production ICQ - 277 862 930 E-mail casper /@/ cool-content.com

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Fat Panda Porn is Dead. Move along. Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 13,295	pretty cool

04-30-2010, 09:28 AM	#8
D Ghost null Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,820	The only part I find amazing is the fact that it balances itself and someone using it. I'm pretty sure I'd never use one of these. I think it's like the Segway, not many people would use it. And It's just a prototype anyway.

04-30-2010, 09:39 AM	#9
ottopottomouse She is ugly, bad luck. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,177	I like the wheels on a wheel idea.

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04-30-2010, 10:04 AM	#11
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	It's cool, but are people so lazy they can't just walk? It's not like a handicapped person could use that, so I can't really see the point. Maybe if they made a concept that worked like a wheelchair or something.

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The Dawg Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: State Of Bliss Posts: 2,438	Yeap, a device to make people even lazier.