Nissan Concept Car - Pivo 2 drives sideways, cabin rotates (VIDEO)

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By: Bianca Bartz
On: Oct 5, 07
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Trend Hunter first introduced you to Nissan’s Pivo concept car in December 2006. We’re excited to give you their updated version, the Pivo 2, a bubble-shaped vehicle that can drive sideways!

The interior cabin of the three-seater electric car physically pivots (hence the name) so the passengers can face which ever the way the car is driving—this completely eliminates the need to go in reverse. Why didn’t they have this when I started driving? Road tests may never be the same again!

The robotic technology is incredible too.

“A round-eyed robot head sitting on the dashboard has cameras that can tell when a driver is getting sleepy,” PhysOrg reported. “‘You look tired. There’s a coffee shop 500 metres ahead on the left,’ it told a driver with drooping eyelids during a recent demonstration.”

Not only can the Pivo 2 detect levels of alertness, but it also senses moods; there’s even an anger-management feature for drivers susceptible to road rage!

The mind-blowing concept car will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show on October 27. Trend Hunter was able to flag down one of the first videos of the Pivo 2, keeping you on top of emerging tech! Check back for updates.

For a flash back to 2006, check out the original Pivo:

Nissan Pivo – Concept Car With Spinning Cockpit (VIDEO)

Check out thie Nissan Pivo.  The Pivo is a tiny car that features a spinning cockpit and electric sliding doors.  It also features several video cameras which help reduce blind spots. [More]

The car has "by-wire" technologies that use electric signals in the steering and braking. Unlike the first Pivo, it has no axles. Instead it has four separate electric motors, allowing the wheels to turn further than a conventional car. (physorg)






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Comments:


Love 2 rent, & integrate those technologies in other cars & RVs & trucks too. Nice touch Nissan. Add some cargo space & leg room & Bose sound system. Im In. Cruise Maui HI in this??? Or Tokyo or Mex City Mex.

By: rocketranger on Oct 6, 07 | 0 Trends | 2067 Comments

This is very cool ... so long as the robot didn't chatter too much.

By: renea on Oct 7, 07 | 0 Trends | 1 Comments

I never imagined R2D2 and KITT from Knight Rider would have a baby together ...

By: Hjortur on Oct 8, 07 | 97 Trends | 86 Comments



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