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Old 04-25-2010, 04:13 AM   #1
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Old 04-25-2010, 07:18 AM   #2
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That's pretty cool
 
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Old 04-25-2010, 08:21 AM   #3
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Cool, but I still kind of like having a throttle.
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Old 04-25-2010, 08:57 AM   #4
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U3-X Personal Mobility Prototype

That is really cool. I wonder how long the batteries will last?
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Old 04-25-2010, 10:31 AM   #5
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Batteries, GOOD question. And pricey I bet.
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Old 04-25-2010, 10:31 AM   #6
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Thats neat, but probably can't handle outdoor surfaces very well.
Makes a super office chair though.
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Old 04-25-2010, 10:43 AM   #7
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well that thing scraps all attempts to have people use the stairs at work instead of the elevator....... great tool to have after the heart attack I guess, you know for recovery and all. But imagine, the goldwing has airbags, and if this technology was adapted to thier bikes, how low will you go before you drop the bike? A thought! happy ridding
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Old 04-25-2010, 08:41 PM   #8
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U3-X Personal Mobility Prototype

That's pretty neat. I think it would be great for those who are physically unable to walk.

Otherwise, it looks like the first step towards the mobile couches that all the humans used in the movie Wally. The humans were basically slugs that couldn't move around by themselves.
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Old 04-25-2010, 11:39 PM   #9
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I didn't see anyone on the cost but I can imagine it would be fairly pricey. Some of the technology they used could probably used for bikes. Something along the lines of slow speed maneuvers and such.
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Old 05-03-2010, 08:50 PM   #10
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If that becomes popular... what kind of lard ass's do you think would be riding them??

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Old 05-03-2010, 09:22 PM   #11
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I agree wompus. Can't you see the already obese and lazy with them and their yougins will have one to so they don't have to walk from the car to Burger- Doodill to Super Size.
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Old 05-03-2010, 11:32 PM   #12
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Id like one of those at work. ;)
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Old 05-03-2010, 11:33 PM   #13
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What if they hit a pot hole?
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Old 05-04-2010, 09:00 AM   #14
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By the looks of the unit, Id assume its mainly for indoor use or real smooth roads and sidewalks. I wonder how it will work if your trying to carry something as well. It may offset the balance if your trying to carry something a little heavy.
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