Wow. Shades of WALL-E movie!

[Lynn49]

Of course it'll be very useful for (thin) people who have mobility problems, but what in the
world would happen if we all had use of these? If we think there's an obesity problem now...
just wait until everyone can get their hands on this!

Quite the concept, though.....Honda's amazing.....

[VeeVee]

LOL did you notice when she said come on I'll show you how it works there outfits changed lol
This is crazy though! Great for those with mobility issues...or I can even see this being a rented out at tourist sites - would be fun!

[Natalka]

Trying to order the 'wide-arse' model right now....

[xox2010]

This has to be a joke on Honda's part, lol. If it isn't, I personally would never use them. Walking is not that hard

[gracesmommy]

hehe my husband works for honda, should ask him if he's heard about this

[smileyKT]

Interesting... I would definitely want a back to this chair though!

[lekate]

This has to be a joke on Honda's part, lol. If it isn't, I personally would never use them. Walking is not that hard

I assume if this were real it would be for those with mobility issues.

I'd have to say there's already something like this afoot. The amount of people I saw at Universal Studios with XL scooters was unreal. And then sucking back 64oz liquids of pure sugar.

And when I had my broken foot, people who were mobile, but bigger than me, would get upset when I used the scooters at the grocery stores. Umm, I had crutches and couldn't walk. Literally.

[Lynn49]

I assume if this were real it would be for those with mobility issues.

I'd have to say there's already something like this afoot. The amount of people I saw at Universal Studios with XL scooters was unreal. And then sucking back 64oz liquids of pure sugar.

And when I had my broken foot, people who were mobile, but bigger than me, would get upset when I used the scooters at the grocery stores. Umm, I had crutches and couldn't walk. Literally.

Oh, heavens, did you see them too??!!! I could not believe the junk some people will gulp down...and yes...using mobility units to get around....I know dieting is a ***ch, having to endure one myself, but geez...at least don't exacerbate it with such swill!

[xox2010]

I assume if this were real it would be for those with mobility issues.

I'd have to say there's already something like this afoot. The amount of people I saw at Universal Studios with XL scooters was unreal. And then sucking back 64oz liquids of pure sugar.

And when I had my broken foot, people who were mobile, but bigger than me, would get upset when I used the scooters at the grocery stores. Umm, I had crutches and couldn't walk. Literally.

I can guarantee you many people who don't have mobility issues would buy these.

[AmberLab]

Are they joking? Even the name..Asimo, is that short for a$$ in motion?

[Natalka]

ASIMO stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility
- can also mean "legs too" in Japanese


The OP is about a model from a few years ago, this is the newest - the UNI-CUB - more refined? Starting in June, they will be doing demonstrations. If all goes well, it might be on the market by the end of the year.

Representing the evolution of the U3-X personal mobility device that Honda announced in 2009, UNI-CUB features Honda's proprietary balance control technology and the world's first omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System). These technologies allow the rider to control speed, move in any direction, turn and stop, all simply by shifting his or her weight. Since the rider can freely move forward, backward, side-to-side and diagonally, he or she can quickly and easily maneuver among other people.


http://world.honda.com/news/2012/c12...ity/index.html

[Lynn49]

Oh, it's real, alright....I have this vision of everyone going down the street in one of these one day...what little exercise we get now will be a thing of the past. Maybe it IS a good thing it's made for small tushes.....

[Snow Queen]

I like using my legs.. thanks but no thanks!

[janetta]

I honestly wouldn't mind testing one out just to see if I could go up and down a steep ramp without faceplanting.