Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today revealed the new UNI-CUB personal mobility device, suitable for harmony with individuals. Presenting a lightweight design and comfortable seat, UNI-CUB offers the same independence of activity in all guidelines that a person loves while walking.
Representing the progress of the U3-X personal mobility device that Honda declared last year, UNI-CUB features Honda's exclusive balance management technological advancement and the first omni-directional driving rim system (Honda Omni Grip Drive System). These technological advancement allow the participant to management speed, shift in any route, turn and stop, all simply by moving his or her weight. Since the participant can easily shift ahead, in reverse, side-to-side and diagonally, he or she can quickly control among other individuals.
Moreover, UNI-CUB's lightweight saddle-style appearance allows for the rider's thighs to reach the ground and preserves eye-level size with other people on the streets. This settings encourages harmony between the participant and others, allowing the participant travel easily and perfectly inside features and among moving individuals.
Starting in May 2012, Honda will together perform display examining of UNI-CUB with Japan's Nationwide Art gallery of Growing Technology and Innovation. In addition to examining the practicality of using UNI-CUB inside your home, this venture will discover the realistic programs of it in a variety of conditions in Asia and other nations.
The balance management technological advancement of UNI-CUB is part of the Honda Robotics family of technological advancement, which starts with Honda's analysis into human like spiders, such as the world-famous ASIMO.
Going ahead, Honda will continue its realistic analysis and development of next-generation mobility technological advancement, seeking always to offer more and more individuals the joy and fun that comes from independence of activity.
Key specifications of UNI-CUB
Size (L x W x H) 520 x 345 x 745 mm
Seat height 745 – 825 mm
Battery type Lithium-ion battery
Maximum speed 6 km/h
Range 6 km
Application environment Barrier-free indoor environments
Key features of UNI-CUB:
Maneuverability promotes compatibility with people in many environments:
- Omni-directional independence of activity similar to individual going for walks UNI-CUB has a two-wheel settings with a little wheelbase. The top side rim features the Ford Omni Grip Generate Program that Ford first declared in 2009. The back rim goes back and forth to assist in turning. By utilizing the different spinning connections of the front side and back rim treads during side motions, UNI-CUB can move ahead and in reverse, side-to-side and diagonally and also turn in place, making possible quick, nimble activity.
- Movement in balance with other people Honda's exclusive stability management technology makes it possible for the participant to easily management the wheels of the UNI-CUB, much as mankind maintain their stability. With a style that takes into consideration the rider's environment, it allows the participant to advance while going part by part with or holding hands with another individual.
- Compact size for going and ascending gradients in barrier-free inside environments Thanks to UNI-CUB's lightweight saddle-style appearance, the participant and vehicle together are about the same size as a individual when going for walks. Enhanced rim style and high-precision drive/balance management enhance UNI-CUB's ability to go up gradients in barrier-free inside conditions
Ease of management encourages independence of movement:
- Weight switch management along with contact section management When the participant is using bodyweight switch management, UNI-CUB's slope indicator finds the route in which the participant is inclined, allowing UNI-CUB to determine the route and speed intended by the participant. And contact section management via mobile phone and other devices is another convenient management option.