# Single-Person Transportation Pods The 'SOLE' Stand-Up Vehicle Has a Zero-Degree Turning Radius By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-02-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standup-vehicle References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/futuristic-sole-stand-up-vehicle-for-solo-commuters-with-zero-degree-turning-radius/) The face of urban transportation will change immensely in the coming years as [electric and autonomous vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service) become commonplace, but the conceptual 'SOLE' stand-up vehicle identifies another way consumers could use to get around. The unit is designed for [short-distance travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-electric-scooter) and puts the passenger in an upright position as they ride instead of having them sit down. This addresses the vast number of consumers who spend their days seated at a desk and need to spend more time walking or standing to enhance their overall health and posture. The conceptual 'SOLE' stand-up vehicle is the design work of Alaina Mickes and Boqiang Su, and is just one-fourth of the size of a traditional vehicle and features a zero-degree turning radius to save ample space on roadways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stand-up Vehicles:** The rise of stand-up vehicles creates opportunities for companies looking to innovate in urban transportation, particularly for short distances. - **Health-conscious Transportation:** As more people prioritize health and wellness, there is an opportunity for companies to develop transportation options that promote movement and posture. - **Space-saving Transportation:** Transportation pods with a zero-degree turning radius create possibilities for efficient and eco-friendly urban transportation, while saving space on the road. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Automakers can explore the potential of stand-up vehicles as an affordable, eco-friendly, and efficient way to navigate urban areas. - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness brands can team up with transportation companies to create pod vehicles that prioritize human posture and overall well-being. - **Urban Planning:** As space within urban areas becomes limited, city planners can look into the potential of stand-up vehicles as a way to save space while still providing a means of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agorae-mobility-concept.md) - [Smartphone-Controlled Mobility Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosolo-personal-mobility-device.md) - [Autonomous Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homm-autonomous-experience-pod.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixl7-vehicle.md) - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Shareable Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shared-mobility-solution.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md)