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# Futuristic Mobility Vehicles
'RidRoid CanguRo' is a Robotic Vehicle Inspired by a Kangaroo

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-05 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-vehicles
References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/ridroid-canguro-kangaroo-inspired-robotic-personal-mobility-vehicle/)

Shunji Yamanaka from the [University of Tokyo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots) and Takayuki Furuta of the [Future Robotics Technology Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewheel-gt-sseries) (fuRo) recently unveiled the 'RidRoid CanguRo' as a new robotic, three-wheel device that offers a look into the future of personal mobility vehicles.

The vehicle gets its name from the Italian word for kangaroo and is described as a "partner robot" that will never leave the side of its owner. As an assistive device, the RidRoid CanguRo helps to support one's physical abilities in a number of ways.

The [robotic personal mobility device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeled-robotic-aid) has the potential to be summoned via a smartphone and once a rider is comfortably seated on the vehicle they can intuitively lean left and right to steer. The RidRoid CanguRo is capable of reaching a leisurely maximum speed and offers a built-in system to provide haptic feedback on how fast one is traveling.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Robotic Personal Mobility Devices:** Designing robotic devices enhancing physical abilities and providing comfort and convenience for personal mobility.
- **Smart Summoning:** Implementing smart summoning features in personal mobility devices using smartphones as a remote control feature.
- **Haptic Feedback Systems:** Integrating haptic feedback systems in personal mobility vehicles to provide information to the riders about speed.

### Where This Applies

- **Automotive Industry:** Exploring the use of robotics, sensors, and AI in personal mobility devices to create comfortable, convenient and purpose-built assisted living transportation devices.
- **Healthcare Industry:** Creating personal mobility devices capable of assisting, supporting, and enhancing the physical abilities of patients suffering from disabilities or mobility issues.
- **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Designing and developing personal mobility devices as the next innovation in personal gadgets that provide convenience, comfort and a unique user experience.

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