# Saw-Wheeled Segways The Orbis Urban Vehicle Will Slice Your Commute Time in Half By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbis-urban-vehicle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/29/rollin-singularity/) Segways can look kind of wimpy but the Orbis urban vehicle is all muscle. First off, this thing only rides on [one wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v9). And look at that wheel! It looks like a freakin' saw! This machine would definitely take some skill to ride. That being said, it is built on a system of gyroscopes, so it is not too easy to tumble over. Designed by Christophe Suoto, the Orbis urban vehicle is not only a smart way to get around those [congested city streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strutt-ev1), it also looks like it would be pretty fun to ride. The problem with Segways is that they look like they're meant to support seniors, but this machine is definitely a young person's game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Single-wheel Urban Vehicles:** The emergence of single-wheel urban vehicles like the Orbis presents opportunities for innovative transportation solutions. - **Gyroscope Technology:** The integration of gyroscopes in urban vehicles, like the Orbis, opens up possibilities for more stable and maneuverable personal transportation. - **Youth-oriented Personal Mobility:** The demand for personal mobility options that appeal to younger generations, such as the Orbis urban vehicle, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. ### Where This Applies - **Urban Transportation:** The development of single-wheel urban vehicles like the Orbis creates new opportunities for innovative solutions in urban transportation systems. - **Gyroscopic Technology:** The integration of gyroscopes in personal mobility devices, exemplified by the Orbis urban vehicle, has the potential to disrupt industries reliant on traditional forms of transportation technology. - **Personal Mobility:** The rising demand for youth-oriented personal mobility solutions, as demonstrated by the appeal of the Orbis, drives opportunities for disruptive innovation in the personal mobility industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel.md) - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Terrain-Combating Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xyber.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Long-Range Single-Wheeled Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewheel-gt.md) - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md)