The companys robotics division bore fruit in 2009 with the presentation of the u3x vehicle. A new personal mobility device from honda, the unicub, lets people roll. Testing out hondas personal mobility unicub device bbc news. Honda to show smaller, lighter unicub personal mobility device. Honda just unveiled its latest concept unicub personal mobility device, it is the upgraded version from u3x personal mobility device that was announced in 2009. Our driving inspiration will always be to enhance the joy and freedom of mobility for all. Jan 05, 2017 honda uni cub the honda uni cub display enables ces attendees to experience a selfbalancing personal mobility device that enables the seated rider to control speed, move in any direction and stop, all by simply shifting body weight. Click to read all about the honda unicub personal mobility device. A different sort of electric scooter the honda unicub. The device is a unicycle that has its own motor and reminds me more the little of walles girlfriend with a smashed head. Finally, the testing and development is complete and the u3x personal mobility concept from 2009 has morphed into the unicub. Dec, 2011 and now, at the tokyo motor show 2011, honda took the wraps of a pretty similar robot, the socalled uni cub. Honda has announced that yet another version of the unicub personal mobility device will be shown at next weeks tokyo motor show. Honda global future technology site honda s initiatives and innovations in mobility and robotics focusing on ai and energy solutions to provide people with the joy and freedom of mobility and the joy of making life better.
Jan 06, 2017 the honda uni cub display enables ces attendees to experience a selfbalancing personal mobility device that enables the seated rider to control speed, move in any direction and stop, all by simply shifting body weight. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, uni cub offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person. From cars to motorcycles to personal mobility devices. Jun 21, 2012 to save your legs honda has demonstrated the unicub personal mobility device. This unique vehicle features the same compact design, comfortable saddle and freedom of movement but still to some people think its an awkward design. Honda global site visit the official honda global web site and find infromation about unicub, hondas personal mobility device. Honda announces new unicub personal mobility device.
May 15, 2012 honda unicub promotes our fat, lazy future. This onewheel device allowed an operator to use body movement to turn corners, increase speed and come to a full stop. Honda unveiled last week the latest of their rolling stools that are essentially one wheeled electric scooters with software aids to do balancing. May 15, 2012 honda motor today unveiled the new uni cub personal mobility device. The honda unicub is the successor to the honda u3x, which was announced in 2009. Honda is committed to improving the human experience through mobility technology, and to that end, developed the unicub personal mobility device. Honda has spent the past five years developing personal mobility vehicles that could figure prominently in resolving urban mobility gaps. Finally, the testing and development is complete and the u3x personal mobility concept from 2009 has morphed into.
Its called a unicub personal mobility device, designed for harmony with people. May 22, 2012 engineers at honda robotics have resolved concerns about stability while enhancing motor performance, range and speed. Honda to show smaller, lighter unicub personal mobility. Honda unveils the unicub, a selfbalancing personal mobility. Honda developed a new personal mobility device to assist people in traveling during their daily lives. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, unicub allows the user to move in any direction, like a person enjoys while walking.
The uni cub will never chase down cars, trucks and suvs but honda is taking a longer view on the prospects of personal mobility. Using hondas patented omni traction drive system, it. Honda presents unicub personal mobility vehicle greener. Jun 17, 2012 this weekend in tokyo, honda took the wraps off its uni cub personal mobility device concept, showing the public what the selfbalancing, motorized unicycle is capable of. Honda has announced the new unicub personal mobility device, an electric, selfbalancing, weightshift controlled vehicle which is set to compete with devices like the segway. Trying out the honda uni cub personal mobility device youtube. Honda is in the business of moving you in every sense of the word. Honda unveils unicub electric personal mobility device. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, unicub offers the same freedom of. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, uni cub is designed to offer the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. Testing out hondas personal mobility unicub device bbc. The honda unicub display enables ces attendees to experience a selfbalancing personal mobility device that enables the seated rider to control speed, move in any direction and stop, all by simply shifting body weight. The centerpiece of the honda uni cub is the honda omni traction drive system.
Honda unicub personal mobility device singapore motoring. Again, battery life on the honda unicub should be another challenge that has to be overcome in order to make it as easy and convenient to use as a bicycle. Jan, 2015 detroit for company known for hot cars and even a business jet, hondas unicub is a bit of a contrast. Honda refines unicub electric personal mobility device. Honda first introduced the unicub, a new personal mobility device featuring balance control technology and an omnidirectional driving wheel system honda omni traction drive system in may 2012. May 15, 2012 honda uni cub personal mobility device oneups segways for indoor use. Honda announces new personal mobility device, unicub. Nov 18, 20 honda will debut a new personal mobility device called unicub. Detroit for company known for hot cars and even a business jet, honda s unicub is a bit of a contrast.
Honda unicub personal mobility device oneups segways for. Nov 15, 20 honda refines uni cub electric personal mobility device antony ingram november 15, 20 comment now. Nov 14, 20 honda has announced that yet another version of the unicub personal mobility device will be shown at next weeks tokyo motor show. Honda has announced what can be considered version 2. Honda has released details of a new personal mobility device dubbed the unicub. Sitting segway passengers will be able to operate honda uni cub personal mobility device with their bums. The unicub is a selfbalancing personal mobility device, which looks like a. The devices unique design allows a rider or dancer to move forward, back, and sidetoside by simply leaning in the direction they want to go. Honda s super cub motorcycle is one of the most important motor vehicles ever made.
Honda unicub personal mobility device photo gallery autoblog. In fact, honda says it has been working on mobility solutions for single drivers since 1980. Representing an evolution of the u3x personal mobility concept device that honda announced in 2009, the uni cub features a compact design with comfortable saddle and offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. Honda says it hopes it could cut down of the number of low speed accidents where owners drop their bikes. There are no controls, all the driver has to do is shift their weight in the seat to control direction. An evolution of the u3x unicycle ev that has been shown globally. While honda has developed a range of products for land and seaincluding cars, motorcycles, and outboard enginessince its foundation the company has had a vision of taking personal mobility to the skies. Honda unveils unicub personal mobility device pattaya mail. The uni cub is a selfbalancing personal mobility device, which looks like a. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, unicub is designed to offer the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. The device s unique design allows a rider or dancer to move forward, back, and sidetoside by simply leaning in the direction they want to go. Just like the segway automatically keeps the device stable, so too does the unicub. Following is a summary of the product and technology concepts honda has on display at ces.
Hondapro jason gave it a test drive for everyman driver at the 2015 nort. Expanding its portfolio beyond cars, robots, motorcycles, and jets, honda has developed a new motorized mobility device dubbed the unicub. Honda unicub the honda unicub display enables ces attendees to experience a selfbalancing personal mobility device that enables the seated rider to control speed, move in any direction and stop, all by simply shifting body weight. Hondas unicub is the newest personal mobility device. Read about asimo by honda, the worlds most advanced humanoid robot, as well as other robotics technology by asimo innovations. Honda unicub personal mobility device offers freedom of. But it is super fun to glide to your next destination. Aug 08, 20 view detailed pictures that accompany our honda uni cub personal mobility device article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. While at the canadian international autoshow in toronto, on, ecoauto journalist eric novak tests out the honda unicub. In fact, honda says it has been working on mobility solutions for single drivers since. The unicub, which is selfbalancing, has zero turning radius, and is battery powered, is essentially a siton segway without. Honda s new experimental vehicle is a personal mobility device named the uni cub, a twowheeled, electricpowered pod. Representing the evolution of the u3x personal mobility device that honda announced in.
Mclarenhonda f1 drivers fernando alonso and jenson button try out. Honda unveils new unicub mobility device slashgear. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, unicub offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. Hondapro jason gave it a test drive for everyman driver at. Jul 23, 2015 expanding the open innovation theme, honda announced the upcoming release of a remote api for the honda uni cub, a unique personal mobility device that features honda s original balance control technology and an omnidirectional driving wheel system. May 15, 2012 honda has unveiled a new personal mobility device called the unicub. Visitors to honda s exhibit lvcc, north hall 7312 also can experience firsthand honda robotics technology by testdriving the unicub, the companys selfbalancing personal mobility device. We create intelligent technologies that enrich lives and make the world more fun to move around in on the road, on the water, in the air and beyond. The unicub features a compact design and comfortable saddle, unicub offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. And now, at the tokyo motor show 2011, honda took the wraps of a pretty similar robot, the socalled unicub. Honda continues to take on new challenges to deliver to its customers the joy of personal mobility. Indy stem students experience unicub honda in america. Watch hondas incredible self balancing motorbike ride itself. The honda uni cub display enables ces attendees to experience a selfbalancing personal mobility device that enables the seated rider to control speed, move in any direction and stop, all by simply shifting body weight.
The honda uni cub display enables ces attendees to experience a selfbalancing personal mobility device that enables the seated rider to control speed, move in any direction and. Continuing its quest to devise the ultimate form of personal mobility platform, honda has now created the unicub. This personal mobility device weighs about 40 pounds and has a top speed of 2. An evolution of the u3x unicycle ev that has been shown globally since the 2009 tokyo motor show, the uni cub. Trying out the honda uni cub personal mobility device. Jump to media player the bbcs dougal shaw tests out honda s personal mobility device the unicub, a beta product shown off for the first time in europe this week. An intriguing evolutionary variation on the more rudimentary and notably less. I suppose if this were to be used on a large enough scale, there will be personal mobility device chargers and parking facilities in public areas. Honda s new experimental vehicle is a personal mobility device named the unicub, a twowheeled, electricpowered pod. Honda introduces cooperative mobility ecosystem at ces 2017. The carmaker reveals what its been working on in terms of electric, hybrid.
The uni cub, which is selfbalancing and has zero turning radius, is essentially a siton segway without any handlebars. In fact, honda says it has been working on mobility solutions for single drivers. A new personal mobility device from honda, the unicub, lets people roll around indoor environments on a single wheel, with a footprint no wider than a. Representing an evolution of the u3x personal mobility. Unlike the segway, the unicub is aimed more for indoors use. Honda presents unicub personal mobility vehicle greener ideal. From over 300,000 videos uploaded to youtube daily, flixxy editors select only 1. Sitting segway passengers will be able to operate honda unicub.
May 15, 2012 honda has been developing a range of prototypes aimed at personal urban mobility. Flixxy editors search the internet daily, to find the very best videos for you. Honda refines unicub electric personal mobility device antony ingram november 15, 20 comment now. The unicub was first introduced in may 2012 as a new personal mobility device featuring balance control technology and an omnidirectional driving wheel system honda omni traction drive system which originates from honda s research into humanoid robots, represented by the research and development of asimo. The honda unicub wasnt the fastest vehicle on the grounds of the indianapolis motor speedway during the month of may, but honda s newest personal mobility device sent creative young minds racing during a stem education demonstration sponsored by honda performance development. The notsosecret star of the show is a personal mobility device called the unicub, made by honda, which sponsored the music video. Jul 22, 2014 behold, the future of personal mobility devices. Honda displays selfbalancing concept motorcycle at consumer. Honda motor today unveiled the new unicub personal mobility device.
Honda unicub personal mobility device personal mobility. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, uni cub offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. Feb 15, 2016 while at the canadian international autoshow in toronto, on, ecoauto journalist eric novak tests out the honda uni cub. Honda equipped it with selfbalancing technology it used on its unicub personal mobility device. Honda unicub personal mobility device oneups segways for indoor use. Honda unicub promotes our fat, lazy future roadshow. Honda has unveiled a new personal mobility device called the unicub. Honda unveils the unicub, a selfbalancing personal. Hondapro jason gave it a test drive for everyman driver at the 2015 north american international auto show.
Visitors to hondas exhibit lvcc, north hall 7312 also can experience firsthand honda robotics technology by testdriving the unicub, the companys selfbalancing personal mobility device. Alonso and button try out hondas unicub mobility scooter autoblog. Honda unicub personal mobility device the gadgeteer. A different sort of electric scooter the honda unicub personal mobility er device. Visitors from all around the world will witness the performance of the pavilion attendants that take advantage of this unique feature of unicub in april 2014, honda began the unicub. Jan 05, 2017 honda s self balancing motorbike can even ride itself and follow its owner to a parking space. May 15, 2012 honda has released details of a new personal mobility device dubbed the uni cub. This personal mobility device designed to enable people who have difficulty. Honda unicub personal mobility device daily popular. One of their latest transportation solutions is the unicub personal mobility device that could one day. Autoblog greens sebastian blanco heads to sae 2015 world congress in detroit to try out the latest in honda robotics.
Honda unicub personal mobility device demonstration video. U3x personal mobility a unique fusion of rider and vehicle, the u3x makes new strides in the advancement of human mobility. Honda unicub personal mobility device video wordlesstech. Honda unveils unicub personal mobility device connector. Apr 27, 2015 autoblog greens sebastian blanco heads to sae 2015 world congress in detroit to try out the latest in honda robotics.
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