Waydoo, the Chinese company that first made a name for itself with the introduction of its 'Flyer ONE' hydrofoil, is preparing to launch another exciting product into the underwater exploration space in the form of the 'Subnado,' a compact underwater scooter that is quite simply unmatched in terms of its low weight and diminutive design.
The 'Subnado' underwater scooter has a cylindrical shape, with its generous use of aluminum enabling the weight to kept under 1.5 kg. The device is equipped with an electric motor that is capable of generating 500 watts of power, which translates to a person weighing 65 kg being able to zip along the water at a speed of 1.4 meters per second.
What's unique about this underwater scooter is that it is used by being attached to the user's forearm, with the user able to use their thumb to control their movement.
Available on Kickstarter for a pledge of $299, the 'Subnado' aims to bring a whole new level of convenience and performance to scuba diving.
Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters
This Device Propels Underwater Exploration From a Compact Package
Trend Themes
1. Arm-attached Devices - Designing compact, arm-attached devices for underwater exploration provides room for innovators to improve and expand the experience.
2. Lightweight Electric Motors - Developing more powerful, yet lightweight electric motors could enhance the functionality of underwater scooters and similar vehicles used for leisure or research purposes.
3. Thumb-controlled Movement - Exploring the development of more intuitive and comfortable control mechanisms, such as thumb-controlled movement, could help businesses improve user experiences across the board.
Industry Implications
1. Leisure Equipment - The leisure equipment industry could take inspiration from Subnado's design and usability to encourage innovation in future products in the market.
2. Scuba Diving Industry - Scuba diving equipment companies could explore the potential of lightweight, arm-attached underwater scooters to create more enticing experiences for underwater enthusiasts.
3. Research and Exploration Industry - The development of thumb-controlled underwater vehicles could open up new opportunities for research and exploration in the ocean that would be impossible or prohibitively expensive otherwise.