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# Unipersonal Backpack Vehicles
The Conceptual 'KTM Z6B' Keeps Transportation on Hand

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-05-24 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpack-vehicle
References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/ktm-z6b-unipersonal-concept-backpack-vehicle-by-manuel-frontini/)

Personal transportation solutions like scooters are gaming more popularity in urban areas around the world as consumers seek ways to get around on their own terms, which is being acknowledged with concepts like the '[KTM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-sx-e-3) Z6B' backpack vehicle.

Conceptually designed by Manuel Frontini, the vehicle is intended to be worn as a [backpack between uses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-backpack) to quickly offer users a way to get around in an instant. The unit is compact, offers a comfortable spot to sit when in operation and even connects to the rider's smartphone to let them keep an eye on the functionality, battery level and more.

The conceptual 'KTM Z6B' backpack vehicle is a perfect futuristic solution for urban consumers who want to get around town in a freestyle manner, while also holding distinct promise as a last-mile transport option.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.9/10
- Popularity: 90% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Personal Backpack Vehicles:** The concept of personal backpack vehicles for urban transportation can disrupt the traditional modes of transportation and enable last-mile delivery solutions.
- **Connectivity-enabled Transportation:** Transportation devices that connect with smartphones can offer enhanced user experience and create new opportunities for app-driven services.
- **Compact Personal Mobility:** The demand for compact transport solutions that can be easily carried around can lead to disruptive innovation in the personal mobility industry.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Urban Transportation:** Urban transportation industry can explore futuristic innovations in personal mobility solutions to cater to the growing need for hassle-free short-distance travel options.
- **Smartphone Accessories:** The backpack vehicle's connectivity with smartphones can lead to the emergence of a new category of smartphone accessories catering to urban transportation needs.
- **Logistics and Delivery:** Backpack vehicles can revolutionize last-mile delivery solutions and enable businesses to offer quick and cost-effective delivery services to their customers.

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