arcticpenguin
30th November 2003, 07:42 AM
http://recreation.bombardier.com/En/Media/PressReleases.aspx?press=2005
Doe sthe Segway have too many wheels to suit you? Bombardier has a concept vehicle called EMBRIO which balances on one wheel.
With a riding position similar to a motorcycle, the EMBRIO uses a complex series of sensors and gyroscopes to balance one or more human passengers on a single wheel. Technology will be used to harness the laws of physics, with the gyroscopes and sensors, a high-performance braking system, active suspension, night vision and robotic assistance. A digitally encoded learning key will start the engine. To move forward, the rider activates a trigger on the left handlebar. The landing gear retracts when the speed reaches 20 km/h. To turn, the rider leans in the desired direction. The brake is activated by a trigger on the right handlebar. When the speed drops to 20 km/h again, the landing gear redeploys automatically. Even without the landing gear, the EMBRIO would be stable when motionless because of the gyroscope.
Of course it runs on a fuel cell! What concept vehicle these days wouldn't? "Landing gear", heh heh.
Did I mention it's only a concept vehilce? Don't be expecting one under your tree this year.
Doe sthe Segway have too many wheels to suit you? Bombardier has a concept vehicle called EMBRIO which balances on one wheel.
With a riding position similar to a motorcycle, the EMBRIO uses a complex series of sensors and gyroscopes to balance one or more human passengers on a single wheel. Technology will be used to harness the laws of physics, with the gyroscopes and sensors, a high-performance braking system, active suspension, night vision and robotic assistance. A digitally encoded learning key will start the engine. To move forward, the rider activates a trigger on the left handlebar. The landing gear retracts when the speed reaches 20 km/h. To turn, the rider leans in the desired direction. The brake is activated by a trigger on the right handlebar. When the speed drops to 20 km/h again, the landing gear redeploys automatically. Even without the landing gear, the EMBRIO would be stable when motionless because of the gyroscope.
Of course it runs on a fuel cell! What concept vehicle these days wouldn't? "Landing gear", heh heh.
Did I mention it's only a concept vehilce? Don't be expecting one under your tree this year.