Honda U3-X: The Future of Driving?
October 8, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
Filed under Cars
You may not have heard of the new Honda U3-X that was unveiled today in Japan, but it may just be the future of short range driving trips. Yes you could be a hippie-millionaire and dote around on a new Segway, or you can sit on the super cool looking Honda U3-X. The Honda U3-X can be summed up in six words – unicycle Segway that you sit on. That was clear, concise and to the point.
Honda U3-X
The Honda U3X was made by the same people who designed that robot that can walk like a human. Using it’s balancing technology the U3X can move around just by the slightest tilt. The machine is always constantly trying to keep their passenger ballanced so I’m wondering if that would cause any problems when someone want’s to sit and eat or perform tasks around the house. Ideally this would be the perfect replacement of the wheelchair though I don’t see anyone using this in the near future. Not until the system has been perfected. Other cool features on the Honda U3X is that it has the ability to move from side to side.
The Honda U3-X will be be available to view at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show from October 24th – November 2th located at the Makuhar Messe, Chiba City. Follow the link for more information or if you would like to attend.
Image: Honda.com
