Replacing the old-fashioned analog dial, an iPhone is the new dash screen for this smart scooter. The 'A4000i' electric scooter by Japanese company Terra Motors is the first ever in the world to have built-in iPhone connectivity. With a downloaded app, your phone screen becomes the digital dash of the scooter's performance. You will be able to check your phone screen for information like the bike’s remaining average speed, battery percentage and odometer. The app will also include GPS navigational assistance.
The bike has a designated slot where your iPhone is connected. Because everything is digitally displayed, the look of the app (which is also the scooter's dash) will be frequently updated by the company for upgraded service and assistance.
What's Driving This Trend
- Smartphone-controlled Scooters
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more advanced smartphone-controlled scooters with enhanced connectivity and integrated features.
- Digital Dashboards
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create digital dashboards for various vehicles that provide real-time performance information and customizable features.
- Integrated Mobile Apps
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design integrated mobile apps that offer comprehensive control and management of various products or services.
Who This Affects Most
- Electric Scooter Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the electric scooter industry by introducing smartphone-controlled models with advanced features and connectivity.
- Automotive Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the automotive industry by integrating smartphone-controlled dashboards into vehicles for improved user experience and functionality.
- Mobile App Development Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the increasing demand for integrated mobile apps by developing innovative solutions that cater to different industries and consumer needs.
