Personal Mobility Scooter

Honda Develops New Personal Mobility Uni-Scooter - PSFK

Prior to a formal unveil at this years Tokyo motor show, Honda has released images of a new personal mobility device it has developed called the U3-X. Small foot pegs and and a seat unfold from the device and the rider controls direction and speed by leaning their body in the desired direction. The balance system for the U3-X was adapted from Honda’s ASIMO robot. Honda has fitted the U3-X with the worlds first omni-directional drive system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System, or HOT Drive System) that enables movement in all directions including side to side and diagonally without turning. This is an improvement over the Segway which uses traditional wheels and has a larger turning radius. The device is powered by an electric motor.

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Man banned from riding scooter at night

Seacoastonline.com - Nov 09, 2010

on the scooter Monday, when he pleaded guilty to operating an "electric personal assistance mobility device" without proper reflectors and lighting.

Bmw Concept C Scooter previews a new era of mobility

AutoSpies.com - Nov 05, 2010

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More traffic lights urged in Brandon after fatal crash

Winnipeg Free Press - Oct 28, 2010

A Brandon senior was killed Wednesday when a van struck her mobility scooter, prompting a call to add traffic lights to a crosswalk at the crash scene. and more »

Help for Mercury Bay mobility scooter users

Scoop.co.nz (press release) - Oct 15, 2010

Mobility scooter users will receive personal attention from Council's Road Safety Co-ordinator at a safety-themed club meeting in Whitianga the Wednesday

THE WEEK THAT WAS: The EN-V of your friends

just-auto.com (subscription) - Oct 22, 2010

Subject: personal mobility; practical: hands-on goes at the EN-V and Chevrolet Volt. The EN-V - essentially several different bodies on top of the same, and more »

Scooter rules inconsistent: election issue

Midland Free Press - Oct 13, 2010

In Orillia, people using personal mobility devices are encouraged to use the sidewalk, says the city's chief municipal law enforcement officer.

Man builds quickest mobility scooter

Car Rentals - Oct 15, 2010

The scooter does 10 miles per gallon while being almost nine times faster than average mobility scooters which glide along at only 8mph. and more »