# Compact Inflatable Motorcycles Poimo is a Soft Mobility Personal Transportation Device By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-06-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poimo References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/414407/Inflatable-Motorcycle-Can-Take-You-Places-While-Packing-Compactly-Into-Your-Bag/) Poimo (Portable and Inflatable Mobility) is a first-of-its-kind soft mobility personal transportation device and it was created by a team of researchers from the [University of Tokyo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-livery) and mercari R4D. After unveiling a scooter made of high-quality thermoplastic urethane last year, the team is introducing a motorcycle design that's exceptionally lightweight and easy to pack away. Powered by an in-wheel electric motor, the personal transportation device can be inflated in a matter of minutes with a pump. At a time when people are searching for more [compact solutions for getting around](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastport-equad) on the road, this [inflatable motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epa1) is an appealing option for those who want to save space and enjoy all the benefits of a scooter or bike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inflatable Transportation Devices:** The success of the Poimo motorcycle design showcases an appetite for inflatable transportation devices, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in personal mobility. - **Soft Mobility Solutions:** The Poimo is part of a new wave of lightweight, packable personal transportation solutions, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in Soft Mobility. - **Compact Electric Vehicles:** The in-wheel electric motor of the Poimo provides an efficient and sustainable form of transport, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in compact electric vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Mobility:** The Poimo represents an innovative and appealing option for those looking for eco-friendly and space-saving personal mobility solutions. - **Urban Transportation:** The trend towards more compact and efficient transport options, as exemplified by the Poimo, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the urban transportation industry. - **Electric Motorcycles:** The in-wheel electric motor technology of the Poimo could be applied to further innovations in electric motorcycle design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpair-20.md) - [Impossibly Portable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arma-scooter.md) - [Mobile Motorized Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goboat-20.md) - [Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triso-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Palm-Sized Light-Up Motorbike Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lingmou.md) - [Miniature Foldable Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatamel.md) - [Notalgic Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-motocompacto.md) - [Inflatable Accordion-Style Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ventete-ah1.md)