# Accessible Mobility Scooters The Conceptual 'ILY-Ai' Wooden Electric Scooter is Well-Balanced By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-electric-scooter References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/09/15/this-japanese-wooden-electric-scooter-is-designed-to-solve-mobility-issues/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) Scooters are quickly becoming more commonplace amongst urban consumers seeking out a way to get around town on their own terms but often require riders to stand, so the conceptual 'ILY-Ai' wooden electric scooter is designed as a more accessible alternative. The scooter has a wooden design that is outfitted with three wheels like a tricycle and capable of being comfortably sat on in a more upright position. This eliminates the need to stand, kneel or crouch to make it perfect for the elderly or those who have different mobility capabilities. The conceptual 'ILY-Ai' wooden electric scooter is the design work of Mikiya Kobayashi and also boasts a safety sensor that will automatically stop the unit if it encounters an obstacle for increased protection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Accessible Mobility Solutions:** Developing mobility solutions that cater to different mobility capabilities, such as the 'ILY-Ai' wooden electric scooter, presents disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Urban Personal Transportation:** The rise of scooters as a means of urban transportation opens up opportunities for innovating new and accessible ways for people to get around. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The wooden design of the 'ILY-Ai' electric scooter highlights the potential for sustainable materials and eco-friendly solutions in the mobility industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobility and Assistive Devices:** The 'ILY-Ai' wooden electric scooter represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobility and assistive devices industry by addressing diverse mobility needs. - **Urban Transportation:** Innovating within the urban transportation industry to provide accessible and convenient scooter options like the 'ILY-Ai' can lead to disruptive breakthroughs. - **Sustainable Materials Manufacturing:** The use of wood as a primary material in the 'ILY-Ai' scooter highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in sustainable materials manufacturing for transportation devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility-scooter.md) - [Functional Urbanite Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timo-electric-scooters.md) - [Sleek Senior Walker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-go.md) - [Folding User-Friendly Urban Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Adaptable Comfort eScooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-electric-scooter.md) - [Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/along-electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Urban Rental Scooter Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-rental-scooter-concept.md) - [Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-scooter.md)