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Honda Segues from Segway

Posted July 05, 2010 8:08 AM

Honda has unveiled its own personal mobility device to rival the Segway, now used by police, park rangers, and the general public. Moving at a top speed of 6K per hour, the U3-X features an omni-directional traction system in a compact, 22 lb frame. The single-wheel people mover uses an inclinometer to sense tilt, and then sends a message to a balance control system, which turns the drive wheels to maintain balance (see video).

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07/05/2010 10:16 AM

Interesting, I wonder how it would be for someone paralysed down from T7?
Is it shifting Cof G which moves it or buttock movement?
I shall await developments with interest.
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07/06/2010 2:41 AM

while the blonde looks great.. I don't think of her as a personal mobility device.
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07/06/2010 4:05 AM

If you were on her for any length of time, I am sure that you would be soon "moving!"

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07/06/2010 11:32 AM

lol. I would need the brunette too.. for balance.

where is the throttle again?

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07/06/2010 7:05 AM

Since a two wheeler is a bike, will this be dubbed 'Unique' spelt 'Eunuch' - the probable fate of some drivers/riders?

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07/06/2010 10:35 AM

Well, its a step in the right direction- at least you can sit down on this device. But it still doesn't have a back support. When someone makes a device like this that is comfortable enough for someone with a bad back... that is when we will see general acceptance of the product. (In my opinion.)

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Yup, see #1...

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