# Smart Unicycle Segways The Tokyo Smart Wheel Would Be an Automatic Guide for Tourists in Japan By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicycle-segway References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/tokyo-smart-wheel-smart-guiding-system-for-tourists/) & [setareh-shamdani](http://www.setareh-shamdani.com/) The Segway tours that are offered to the tourists of many of the world's most-visited cities will look a little old-school when compared to this unicycle segway concept. Called the Tokyo Smart Wheel, this cutting-edge conveyance would give travelers a hands-free ride around a chaotic metropolis by delivering them directly to each desired sight. Designers Filippo Del Carlo, Setareh Shamdani and Hsin-Hua Yu have come up with an interactive interface in the form of a [smart bracelet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-electric-bike-accessories). Communicating commands and information through projections on the rider's arm, the device would enable browsing by destination to discover the best food, drinks, gardens, museums and more. The hi-tech scooter would [self-program a route](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walksmart) based on the tourist's preferences, guiding him or her along a logical path. The unicycle segway would requite weight-shifting to make turns, but the system would create haptic feedback for the rider's direction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Interface:** The use of a smart bracelet as an interactive interface for navigation and information opens up opportunities for wearable technology advancements. - **Hands-free Transportation:** The development of a hands-free unicycle segway offers innovative solutions for urban transportation, reducing the need for traditional tour guides or maps. - **Self-programmed Routes:** The concept of a self-programmed route based on user preferences showcases the potential for personalized and efficient travel experiences through AI-powered systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wearable Technology:** The integration of smart bracelets as interactive interfaces for navigation can disrupt the wearable technology industry by creating new opportunities for user engagement and convenience. - **Urban Transportation:** The development of hands-free unicycle segways has the potential to disrupt the urban transportation industry, providing efficient and eco-friendly alternatives for short-distance travel. - **Tourism and Travel:** The implementation of self-programmed routes in tourist transportation can revolutionize the tourism and travel industry, offering personalized and immersive travel experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uni-one.md) - [Transforming Electric Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaa.md) - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel.md) - [VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-wheelchair.md) - [Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-unione.md) - [Intuitive Gyroscopic Sensor Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v9.md) - [Urban Rental Scooter Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-rental-scooter-concept.md) - [Terrain-Combating Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xyber.md)