The walk assist device is similar to existing exoskeletal devices, but smaller and less cumbersome. The Uni-Cub (a sit on electric powered unicycle) specs indicate that it is powered by a lithium ion battery, but did not provide the size or specifications, though it is written that it is good for 90 minutes of use. It does indicate that the battery is easily removed with the touch of a button, which makes it easy to transport per the regulations. The article below is a good read on the topic.
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| photo courtesy of: http://www.extremetech.com/ |
Honda's page on the Uni-Cub provides a bit more detail on the device: http://world.honda.com/UNI-CUB/
The media is touting it as the latest technology which will replace the Segway as a popular device. This is a good article by extremetech.com on the device.
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/186683-move-aside-segway-hondas-uni-cub-could-make-walking-a-thing-of-the-past
The Uni-Cub has not been released yet, but it is on the way and I can imagine that there will be people who will want to travel with it. Honda reports that the device will weigh 25kg (55lbs) which makes it easily portable as a mobility device and the battery removal, makes it clear that Honda has designed it with this in mind.
Keep an eye open for this!
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