[quote=Wikipedia]The Honda U3-X is a self-balancing one-wheeled scooter similar to the Segway PT.
Honda developed the U3-X with technology originally developed for ASIMO the robot. Honda states that the "U" stands for unicycle and for universal. It weighs 22 pounds and travels at 3.7 miles per hour (a similar speed to the Toyota Winglet). It was unveiled by Honda's CEO on September 24, 2009 and will be debuted at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.[/quote]
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Basically its the next Segway... but only 1 wheel and smaller and makes you look even stupider when riding around on it. Can you imagine campus police or even Cops riding around on these like they do Segways? I would probably laugh in their face.
All that aside... I still want one :ohdear:
Some links:
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[*][url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_U3-X[/url]
[*][url]http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/hondas-u3-x-personal-mobility-device-is-the-segway-of-unicycles/[/url]
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Promotional Video:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-pe3_Fwa5o[/media]
That's...ridiculous. Why would anybody practically use that?
That's got to be the stupidist looking thing I've ever seen
You'd feel like a douche riding it too
[QUOTE=Arachnidus;17705756]That's...ridiculous. Why would anybody practically use that?[/QUOTE]
Well you see, my brother is in wheelchair and this is alot more practical in small areas.
Useful as a wheelchair replacement. Otherwise worthless.
It would be good as a wheel chair replacement depending on the cost...
Nope, I still want a 2 wheeled Segway.
How much is it, and does it come with a t-shirt that says i'm a gigantic tool?
[QUOTE=pyrofiliac;17705866]How much is it, and does it come with a t-shirt that says i'm a gigantic tool?[/QUOTE]
Why would you need the shirt if you already own the scooter?
If you can't supercharge it it's useless.
[QUOTE=Axup;17705881]Why would you need the shirt if you already own the scooter?[/QUOTE]
Just in case you aren't riding it at the moment.
I think the idea is alright, but that think just looks really dumb. The could alteast have made the sitting-thingy bigger and maybe something to lean to. Right not that looks like you're going to have a hurting back after sitting on it for more than an hour.
Also cool for people in wheelchairs!
[QUOTE=abcpea;17705932]If you can't supercharge it it's useless.[/QUOTE]
It's powered by electricity a supercharger is a method of forced induction which crams more air into the mixture of fuel in an engine, increasing combustion.
Have a box
[quote=Wikipedia]...travels at 3.7 miles per hour...[/quote]
Isn't walking speed like 3 miles per hour? Yay for less than 1 mph increase!
I'd rather use my legs.
make it go like 10mph and i'll be interested
[QUOTE=En-Guage V2;17706221]It's powered by electricity a supercharger is a method of forced induction which crams more air into the mixture of fuel in an engine, increasing combustion.
Have a box[/QUOTE]
But you still can't supercharge therefore it's useless.
Excactly.
[QUOTE=foszor;17705747]Basically its the next Seaway...[/QUOTE]
Segway for the sea?
How would you not want this? I'd use it to go everywhere. Now if only I knew how to juggle...
[QUOTE=It.;17706429]Segway for the sea?[/QUOTE]
Stupid spell check :argh:
Fixed.
[QUOTE=YoMother;17705839]I love how technology removes the need to walk 5 feet to the fridge.[/QUOTE]
It's the Relax Power X Motorized Scooter from GTA 4 :v:
When can I buy this? Sure I'll look like a tool but it is incredible.
[QUOTE=edberg;17706383]But you still can't supercharge therefore it's useless.[/QUOTE]
You could use capacitors
ka-FOOM
[QUOTE=Latias;17707247]You could use capacitors
ka-FOOM[/QUOTE]
You could use FLUX-Capacitors
1.21 GIGAWATTS?!
lol I'm good with mechanics not electronics
but yeah no supercharger = useless
This thing has got to be just for indoors. The rough surface in the outside world would damage the wheel n shit.
That's so cool.
That's a stool with wheels.
Stools are uncomfortable as fuck.
Could be useful if you are working in a place with corridors long as fuck and/or you happen to be slightly disabled when it comes to walking.
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[QUOTE=Jessesmith1;17707947]That's a stool with wheels.
Stools are uncomfortable as fuck.[/QUOTE]
You just need to learn how to sit on a stool properly.
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[QUOTE=En-Guage V2;17707587]lol I'm good with mechanics not electronics
but yeah no supercharger = useless[/QUOTE]
What, this is a small unicycle-type device that you can carry in your hands not a sports car.
[QUOTE=evilking1;17708101]Could be useful if you are working in a place with corridors long as fuck and/or you happen to be slightly disabled when it comes to walking.
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You just need to learn how to sit on a stool properly.[/QUOTE]
Regardless, it will get uncomfortable for anyone after a period of time.
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