Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the new UNI-CUB, a personal mobility device designed for use by individuals and within public spaces.
Representing an evolution of the U3-X personal mobility concept device that Honda announced in 2009, the UNI-CUB features a compact design with comfortable saddle and offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. This is achievable by Honda’s development of proprietary balance control technology and the world’s first omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System) – inspired by robotic technologies developed for Asimo, Honda’s world-famous humanoid robot.
The start of 2012 has seen Honda (UK) develop its retail network; both expanding with existing franchisees and recruiting several new franchise partners. These additions across the pan-brand business illustrate confidence in the Honda brand, with investment being made in the long-term future of its dealer networks.
Jonathan Rea finished in sixth place in today’s second World Superbike championship race at Monza in Italy. The race, red-flagged after eight of a re-scheduled 16 laps, was won by British rider, Tom Sykes, while Rea’s Honda World Superbike team-mate, Hiroshi Aoyama, was eleventh.
The Samsung Honda team return to action this May Bank Holiday weekend at Oulton Park as Jon Kirkham and Michael Laverty resume their assault on the British Superbike Championship, whilst in the National Superstock 1000 Championship the team have both Jason O’Halloran and Gary Johnson vying for victory.
