Who needs to walk briskly when you've got an evil robot? From Ananova:An electric unicycle has been unveiled by Honda which says will revolutionise the way we get around.The technology used in the U3X 'personal mobility device' has been borrowed from the company's famous Asimo humanoid robot.
An internal balance control means that the experimental unicycle constantly stands upright.
In order to move, a driver simply has to lean in the direction they wish to travel _ forwards, backwards, side-to-side or diagonally.
The device stands 26ins high, weighs just 22lbs and is powered by a lithium ion battery that runs for one hour before needing to be recharged.
As well as a fold out seat it also has two foot rests and it can move at a maximum speed of 3.7mph, described by its designers as a brisk walking pace.
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