Honda unveils new personal mobility device

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Honda Motor Co on Thursday unveiled the UNI-CUB β, the new personal mobility device which was made usable for a wider range of people by enhancing the device’s compatibility.

The UNI-CUB was first introduced in May 2012 as a new personal mobility device featuring balance control technology and an omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System) which originates from Honda’s research into humanoid robots, represented by the research and development of ASIMO. These technologies allow a UNI-CUB rider to move forward, backward, side-to-side and diagonally simply by shifting body weight and leaning toward the intended direction. Featuring a compact-sized body that is appropriate for maneuvering among other people, the UNI-CUB offers personal mobility in indoor spaces such as offices and commercial facilities.

Since June 2012, Honda has been testing and verifying the potential usefulness of the UNI-CUB through a demonstration testing program conducted jointly with the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan). The UNI-CUB has been used by Miraikan staffs for their transportation within the facility and also by many Miraikan visitors in a wide range of ages for touring around the museum.

The UNI-CUB β was developed by analyzing and incorporating the data and the user feedback through this testing program. Honda will offer the UNI-CUB β for a variety of uses by other businesses and organizations through a fee-based leasing program.