# Self-Balancing Personal Vehicles The InMotion R2 Transporter Caught the Eye At CES 2015 By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-r2 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/inmotion-self-balancing-transport/35483/) & [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inmotion-showcases-smart-features-on-self-balancing-vehicle-at-consumer-electronic-show-300017046.html) The InMotion R2 is a [personal and portable transportation device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters) that was unveiled at CES 2015 in Las Vegas. Unlike the pioneering [Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-electric-bike-accessories), the InMotion R2 has an elegant rather than goofy design and appearance. The second generation of transportation devices from InMotion, the R2 requires the user to control it using [subtle shifts of weight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-bike). It is fitted with a detachable handlebar that allows for particularly easy control and turns, but can also be ridden hands-free. The vehicle also comes with a SmartKey that can be used to lock and unlock it from a distance. The InMotion R2 has a high ground clearance that allows it to move up inclines as steep as 24 degrees. Weighing only 36 pounds, it is extremely portable and easy to transport. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personal Transportation Devices:** The emergence of personal transportation devices with sleek designs, hands-free control, and remote locking feature opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. - **Self-balancing Technology:** The development of self-balancing technology for personal transportation devices presents opportunities for innovation in various industries such as healthcare mobility aids, logistics, and military applications. - **Lightweight Portable Devices:** With the increasing demand for lightweight and portable devices, there is an opportunity to apply this technology in developing innovative products for the outdoor and adventure industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The InMotion R2 and similar devices offer disruption to traditional modes of transportation, specifically for short distance and urban commutes. - **Healthcare:** Self-balancing technology can be applied to healthcare mobility aids such as walkers, wheelchairs, and rollators to provide greater stability to patients. - **Adventure Gear:** The InMotion R2 and other similar lightweight, portable devices have potential as innovative products for the outdoor and adventure industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strutt-ev1.md) - [Unique AI Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-aipowered-personal-assistant.md) - [Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel.md) - [Transforming High-Power Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-rs-scooter.md) - [Intuitive Gyroscopic Sensor Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v9.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robooter.md) - [Smart Electric Bike Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-electric-bike-accessories.md) - [Self-Balancing E-Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-2.md)