Segway inspired vehicle design

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quote:The Hermes merges two emerging concepts in transportation design—leaning cars and intuitive controls. Leaning cars tilt into turns like motorcycles, or employ computer-controlled wheel camber adjustments for a similar effect. Intuitive controls, such as tilt sensors that constantly assess the driver's center of gravity, enable the driver to steer by simply shifting his weight. The two-wheel Segway scooter from inventor Dean Kamen exemplifies the breed. The Segway responds seamlessly to subtle control inputs. Lean forward ever so slightly and the Segway advances. Forsgren based the Hermes technology on the Segway's system of tilt sensors and gyroscopes.


http://www.popsci.com/popsci/auto/article/0,12543,384518,00.html

http://www.cardesignnews.com/features/2002/020804umea-show/index.html

Video:
http://www.cardesignnews.com/features/2002/020804umea-show/movies/forsgren-movie6mb.html

Thanks to Krakkar and Groovy on TIQ for the links.

[Blinky]

Although there is video on these links, I would love to see this thing in action in real life. I wonder what applications this could be used for. It looks like something made for the street.

very interesting.

[John F]

It's a crime for anyone to bring back an old, old threat but I'm wondering if there has been any other new inventions talked about / unveiled that are partially inspired by Segway technology like the Hermes?

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