UNI-CUB from Honda was unveiled, which is a personal mobility device that can be used for individual purposes and for all in public spaces.
U3-X personal mobility concept device was initially announced in the year 2009 and revolutionizing this is the Honda UNI-CUB which features a compact design with comfortable seat. Honda confirms that the Honda UNI-CUB will be very comfortable and will also move in all directions just like a person walking.
Honda UNI-CUB uses Honda’s development of proprietary balance control technology and the world’s 1st omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System) which is been inspired by robotic technologies developed for Asimo, Honda’s humanoid robot.
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The technologies used in the Honda UNI-CUB allows the user to control speed, move in any direction, turn and stop, by simply shifting the weight. With machine the user can freely move forward, backward, side-to-side and diagonally and race against people who are walking.
Saddle:
The saddle that has been used in Honda UNI-CUB delivers a comfortable seating posture and also to reach the legs to the ground while maintaining eye-level height with other pedestrians.
With Japan’s National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Honda will conduct demonstration from June 2012 until March 2013.
| Key specifications of UNI-CUB | |
| Size (L x W x H) | 520 x 345 x 745 mm |
| Seat height | 745 – 825 mm |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion battery |
| Maximum speed | 6 km/h |
| Range | 6 km |
| Application environment | Barrier-free indoor environments |
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