# Gyroscopic Commuting Vehicles The Yamaha Wheel Rider is Futuristic By TopDog | Published 2010-02-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-wheel-rider References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/02/01/wheel-rider-concept/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?portfolio_id=3150886&individual_id=34770) I watched a movie in the ‘70s about some kid who killed himself by rolling down a hill while inside a huge tractor tire. Let’s hope Yuji Fujimura has solved this logistical issue with his new [Yamaha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-b01) Wheel Rider Concept commuting vehicle. The [futuristic eco-friendly design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle) of the Yamaha Wheel Rider sees the driver mounted inside a [gyroscopic wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel). Whether or not it’s a viable machine, one thing is for sure, in the future, the Yamaha Wheel Rider should make it a little easier to escape from the giant radioactive cockroaches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gyroscopic Vehicles:** The development of advanced gyroscopic technologies can lead to the creation of safer and more efficient vehicles. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** As environmental concerns increase, there is a growing trend towards developing sustainable transportation options. - **Futuristic Commuting:** Innovative vehicle designs and technologies are shaping the future of commuting and transportation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Automakers can incorporate gyroscopic technology and eco-friendly designs into their vehicles to stay competitive and offer safer and greener options for consumers. - **Transportation:** Gyroscopic vehicles can offer unique and efficient transportation solutions in areas like urban mobility and last-mile delivery. - **Environmental Engineering:** Innovations in eco-friendly transportation can drive demand for professionals skilled in designing and implementing sustainable transportation infrastructure and systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-b01.md) - [Self-Balancing E-Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-2.md) - [Self-Balancing Stealthy Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid.md) - [Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md) - [Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-mobility-concept.md)