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Motorized One-Wheelers (UPDATE)

The ‘Self Balancing Unicycle' Nixes the Wobble and th

— October 16, 2010 — Autos
Focus Designs has engineered an updated version of their ‘Self Balancing Unicycle,’ or ‘SBU.’ With a new internal motor, an enhanced battery, folding foot pedals and an intuitive set of controls, this wired one-wheeler will take you places with fewer paces.

Boasting a 12-mile range, going 10 miles per hour, the ‘Self Balancing Unicycle’ version 2.0 does all of the work for you. Jump on, sit up and you’ll look skilled on your stable electric one-wheeler.
Trend Themes
1. Motorized One-wheelers - The trend is towards compact and efficient one-wheeled motorized vehicles for personal transportation and recreational use.
2. Self-balancing Devices - The trend is for self-balancing devices such as unicycles to become smarter, more efficient and have greater range, making them more appealing to more people for personal transportation.
3. Compact Personal Transportation - The trend is towards smaller, more agile personal transportation devices that take up less space and use less energy, such as one-wheeled vehicles with advanced balancing and steering technology.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Transportation - As the market for smaller, more energy-efficient personal transportation devices grows, manufacturers can create new and innovative products designed for a variety of consumers, including those who need to navigate urban environments.
2. Recreational Devices - Manufacturers of recreational devices can incorporate new and advanced balancing and steering technology into their products, creating exciting and innovative new products for adventure seekers.
3. Green Technology - By using advanced electric motor technology, manufacturers of personal transportation devices can create products that are environmentally-friendly and appeal to consumers who want to minimize their carbon footprint.
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