Canadakids build e-unicycle--> 40 mph !

[bamabikeguy]

Canadakids build e-unicycle --> 40 mph !

From yesterdays Engadget:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/teen-engineers-create-eco-minded-electric-unicycle

Two clever Canadian teen-scientists have built a bizarre, eco-friendly electric bike which runs on principals similar to those of the Segway -- but looks way cooler. The motorized prototype (called either the "Uno" or "Tango," depending on who you speak with), sports two wheels side-by-side, sort of like a double unicycle which the rider sits directly above. The bike, based off of the frame design of a Yamaha R6 sport bike, can reach speeds of up to 40 MPH, and uses accelerometer technology to keep its balance. Inventors Ben Gulak and Jason Morrow say that the bike beats out the Segway in terms of speed, and delivers better maneuverability than Bombardier's Embrio unicycle concept. The whole package is surprisingly powered by amped-up wheelchair motors and 36-volt batteries. Next up, the young men plan to assemble a rag-tag band of colorful characters, get on their bikes, and ride into Neo-Tokyo during a riot.

Wish there were better pix, the upper right photo makes it look like an ejection seat on wheels ! btw Engadget has a transportation section.

 

[Greenblazer]

At 40MPH a power failiure could be kinda painful, but they might use it for robots...

Later,

Allan Greenblazer