The Honda U3-X may look like a post-modern stool for yuppies, but it’s something even more out there: it’s a self-balancing, motorised unicycle with 360 degree movement. Read on to find out how it works and see it in action.
Similar to how the two-wheeled Segway works, the Honda U3-X can speed up, slow down and turn by shifting your bodyweight when you’re sitting on the bonce of it. But although it only appears to have one wheel, it actually has lots of tiny little ones, meaning you can move instantly in any direction, even diagonally.
The Honda U3-X is based on the same balance control as everyone’s favourite robot, Asimo, and takes a good dose of his space age white styling too. It’ll drive for one hour on a charge at the moment and weighs in under 10kg.
As you’ve probably guessed, there’s no release date on the Honda U3-X (Hey, when did you last see Asimo chilling on a shop shelf?), but it’s expected to be shown off at the Tokyo Motor Show so you can count on more nonsense then. In the meantime, mash that play button and watch the Honda U3-X go!
IF I CAN'T HAVE A SEGWAY CAN I HAVE ONE OF THESE INSTEAD, PLEASE?
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