I'm not into biking, but even I can appreciate the beauty of this Segway-style monster of a bike. The Yamaha Deus Ex Machina exoskeleton is an immensely futuristic-looking, single person's stand-up vehicle created by Jake Loniak, a student at the Art Center Pasadena.
If I'm interpreting the design correctly, the vehicle allows you to travel upright when you're going at a slower pace, but when you really want to crank it up a notch, you enter a diving-style position to enter turbo mode.
"The vehicle is powered by ultra-capacitors and doped nano-phoshpate batteries (similar to the ones currently used in hybrid cars) and it is controlled using 36 pneumatic muscles with two linear actuators set along a spine consisting of seven artificial vertebrae," Gizmodo explains. "Even the helmet is pneumatically attached."
15 minutes of charging serves up a whole hour of riding time.
While the Deus Ex Machina looks a little bit scary, I'd be far more intrigued to take it for a spin than afraid to miss out on discovering the power of this mechanical beast! When else would I have the chance to travel upright at 75 mph, going from 0-60 in 3 seconds?
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Exoskeleton Vehicles
- Opportunity for creating innovative, stand-up vehicles that provide a futuristic and unique riding experience.
- Ultra-capacitor Technology
- Potential for further development of ultra-capacitor technology to provide long-lasting and fast-charging power for electric vehicles.
- Pneumatic Attachments
- Possibility of applying pneumatically attached components, such as helmets, to enhance safety and comfort in various industries.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating innovative and futuristic vehicles that offer unique user experiences.
- Energy Storage
- Potential for disruptive innovation in the development of ultra-capacitors for energy storage in electric vehicles, providing longer ride times and faster charging capabilities.
- Safety Equipment
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and manufacturing of pneumatically attached safety equipment for various industries, enhancing comfort and protection.
