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Stair-Climbing Unicycle Vehicles

The Hankook Flexup Tire Reaches Speeds of Up to 35km/h

— July 5, 2017 — Autos
Personal transportation will begin to change on a much more distinct level in the coming years, so innovative product designs like the Hankook Flexup Tire are being released to identify potential new solutions.

With more consumers moving into urban spaces, there's a growing need for more flexible transpiration solutions that aren't four-wheeled automobiles due to a lack of space and overall requirement for a vehicle of such a size. As such, we're seeing designers create options that are intended to be used only for the individual to get to and from work or to zip around the city on their free time.

The Hankook Flexup Tire is the design work of Seung-ju Kwak and Seung-koo Kang for Hakook Tire, is capable of reaching speeds of up to 35km/h and boasts the ability to climb stairs.
Trend Themes
1. Personal Transportation Redesign - Designers are creating innovative products to identify potential new solutions as consumer needs for more flexible transportation solutions increase.
2. Individual Mobility Solutions - Innovative and unique options for personal mobility are being created such as the Hankook Flexup Tire unicycle vehicle.
3. Urban Mobility - With more people moving into urban spaces, there is an increasing need for urban mobility solutions that take up less space.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry should consider developing small, flexible, and convenient personal mobility solutions for city dwellers.
2. Design Industry - The design industry should focus on solutions that take up less space and allow for easy maneuvering in urban spaces, like the unicycle vehicle.
3. Technology Industry - The technology industry should explore the potential of personal mobility solutions that incorporate advanced features to enhance user experience.
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