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Mar 20, 2017

5 Cool Transportation Alternatives To Walking Or Car

5 Cool Transportation Alternatives To Walking Or Car

A lot of the things are getting automated. Transportation is getting an upgrade with autonomous buses, trucks, and cars. And also personal transportation has gotten an upgrade recently. In the last couple of years, new devices have been invented for transporting one person at a time. It used to be that the bicycle was the ultimate way to get around. And also skateboard and rollerblades. These new inventions are electricity powered instead of human power and go a lot faster with less effort.

The less effort part for these devices, while great for transporting over long distances, can also have a major negative effect as was "predicted" in the movie Wall-E

Solowheel Mini Personal E-Vehicle
geeky-gadgets.com/solowheel-mini-personal-e-vehicle
The Solowheel is a gyro-stabilized electric unicycle that provides a hands-free experience. It goes up to 10 mph, weighs 24 lbs, can carry up to a 220-lb person, has a 1500-watt motor, and promises a range of up to 10 miles on a charge.

Orbitwheels
Orbitwheels is a cross between a skateboard and pair of inline skates. Though they are simpler to use as you just put your foot in the wheel and roll. The large wheel that rotates sideways around your foot. The wheels' large radii allow you to ride on a variety of different surfaces. Orbitwheels are self-propelled by the rider's wave-like motion so the need to push off the ground every few feet to get moving.

Hoverboard
Jetson V6 Hoverboard with Bluetooth

Segway miniPRO
Hands-Free, Self-Balancing Personal Transporter
Can go up to 10 mph and relies on the padded seat/steering column for more accurate control

Honda Ubi-cub
world.honda.com/UNI-CUB

You control your movement on this transport device in any direction by leaning the way you want to go. While seating on it, rider's feet easily reach the ground, unlike other devices. It has balance control technology and the world's first omnidirectional driving wheel system.

***Word of Caution: Some of these devices may be illegal in some countries or municipalities. Make sure to check the regulations before purchasing or using any of these transport gadgets

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