# Self-Balancing Monowheel Scooters The Conceptual Honda Baiku Electric Scooter is Futuristic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-07-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-baiku References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/07/22/this-self-balancing-honda-electric-scooter-redefines-futuristic-urban-commuting/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The conceptual [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-motocompacto) Baiku electric mobility scooter has been designed by Nacho Alfonso García as a transportation solution for the near future that would enable riders to easily ride between locations at leisure. The scooter is characterized by its monowheel design that is supported by a [self-balancing functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-bike) to help riders get around on narrow urban streets. The scooter features a flat seat that can retract into the chassis when not in use to save space when parked, while a high-tech display runs from the top of the unit to the lower frame to detail important operational information. The conceptual Honda Baiku electric mobility scooter is finished with a large LED headlight array to help lighten up roadways and greatly enhance visibility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-balancing Mobility Devices:** Designing self-balancing functionality on mobility devices for a stable and comfortable ride, especially in urban areas. - **Retractable Seating on Transportation Vehicles:** Incorporating space-saving features on transportation vehicles like retractable seating to optimize parking space and offer more convenience to riders. - **Innovative Displays on Transportation Devices:** Integrating high-tech displays on transportation devices to provide riders with important operational information and enhance their user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Scooters:** Using self-balancing mobility features, retractable seating, and high-tech displays on electric scooters can revolutionize urban commuting experiences. - **Personal Mobility Devices:** Incorporating self-balancing mobility features and innovative displays can make personal mobility devices more convenient and comfortable for users. - **Urban Transportation:** Integrating innovative designs such as self-balancing mobility, retractable seating, and high-tech displays on transportation vehicles can greatly improve urban transportation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Notalgic Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-motocompacto.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel.md) - [Folding User-Friendly Urban Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Self-Balancing E-Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-2.md) - [Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-scooter.md)