Honda UNI-CUB β at ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur

You can enjoy a 10-minute ride on the Honda UNI-CUB β and experience for yourself Honda’s advanced mobility technology. Demonstrations and ride sessions start from 11 am until 9 pm from 27 October to 24 November 2016 at the Technology & Promotion section of ISETAN The Japan Store on the Ground Floor of Lot 10 Shopping Centre. The UNI-CUB β is brought to Malaysia by Honda Malaysia in collaboration with ISETAN The Japan Store.

The name UNI-CUB is a derivation of “unique,” “universal” and “unicycle” and Honda’s well-known Cub series of motorcycles, signifying that UNI-CUB is a convenient device that anyone can use. Designed as a personal mobility device, it features the world’s first Omni-Directional Driving Wheel System (Honda Omni Traction Drive System; watch video below) to provide freedom of movement (forward, backward, side-to-side and diagonal) by shifting body weight. The combination of this unique wheel system with a compact size, comfortable saddle and Honda’s proprietary balance control technology gives the rider the same freedom of movement that people enjoy when walking. The balance control technology of UNI-CUB β is part of the Honda Robotics family of technologies, which originates from Honda’s research into humanoid robots, including ASIMO.

The UNI-CUB evolved from the U3-X which was demonstrated in Honda’s showcase during Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) in 2010. Introduced in May 2012, the UNI-CUB aimed to offer ease of control and a high degree of mobility to riders in barrier-free indoor environments such as offices, shopping mall, airport, museum and library.

The UNI-CUB β is an enhanced version announced in 2013, designed to be even more user-friendly for a wider range of people; it is smaller and lighter than the previous version. A new design and materials were adopted to enhance the senses of unity of the user with the UNI-CUB β. In order to enhance usability, the ease of getting on and off the device was improved through the addition of a stand function. In April 2014, Honda began the UNI-CUB β rental service for business customers in Japan.

You can watch the video below illustrating the first UNI-CUB and its drive system.