Will this inflatable scooter expand urban mobility?
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This electric scooter can fit into a medium-sized backpack when deflated. Developed by University of Tokyo researchers, the vehicle inflates in 2 minutes and can run for 90 minutes at 15km/h (9.3mph).
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"my scooter got punctured"
"You mean your scooter's tyre?"
"No, i MEAN my SCOOTER"
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They may be onto something great. This type of transport looks so harmless. Collisions with in kind vehicles will be much less destructive to objects and to pedestrians than other kinds. I wonder what a collision test result will be like to the rider at a city street speed limit of say 50km / hour, then compare that collision test to that of a traditional motorcycle.
If this does become a popular mode of transportation it’s most likely people will still continue to traditional cars and motorcycle so being completely unprotected in this inflatable vehicle and being hit by a car still needs to be considered, but I still want one lol.
The object mobility has no problem after crash
Just the person won't
Aye.
I can finally ride on my briefcases
If this becomes popular the downside
there'll be more fat people with floppy legs
More heavy plastic as disposable / if recycled
@@james_l4337 lol excellent analysis
Person 1- "Does it have an airbag?"
Person 2 - "It is an airbag."
People in the 80's: In the future we will have flying cars!
2021: we got an inflatable scooter
An inflatable scooter is better in every way.
It will fly if inflated with helium.
I think people in the 80s would be more mindfucked by inflatable scooters than flying cars
Flying cars is next year
Inflatable flying cars
Well, this surely would be handy in flood-prone areas. Imagine i can use this as a floater :)
That's right
Yes totally agree! But not sure if it's stabilised enough to float upright or easily overturns (it will float, but not sure still in upright position....anyways still better than conventional scooter in that case...👍)
It would be so cool if the wheels could also flip horizontally and become sort of like a propeller that will get you across a small river/lake, or in this case flood-prone areas.
OR
We can attach a small propeller at the back of it, and when you need to use it, you can just switch to the water mode.
yeah also cool when it can turn into boats also 😂
@@CP-28 they can design it the way it can run on water too.
“911 what’s your emergency?”
“I accidentally fill my motorbike with helium and it’s floated away.”
😂😂
😆🤣🤣
U floated away would be the most concise thing to say. Why do you have to provide context in such situation?
yup.. that's a floating loss
😂😂
There’s a reason why inflatables almost always never took off. Durability and air resistance are just some of the issues that needs serious consideration.
Plus they only show driving it on very smooth floors. As a scooter rider myself, I can see how driving this on the road, is very bumpy. This I think would be pretty scary on actual roads out there.
It would still be fun
@@elsah3339 they go 10mph.... you won't be on the roads, just side walks
@@FlexYourFreedoms nah, 10 mph is even tough on a bumpy sidewalk. How do I know? My scooter has a speed odometer.
Just get a bicycle lol. I mean look at how well the Dutch is doing with their bikes
This must be the most comfortable bike ever.
gonna be real hard not to dose off on this one, lol
With such incredible innovations it seems like we have already entered into a new generation..
Time to space travel?
🆗
Lets hope xi jing ping won't have any other plans. *cough cough* taiwan.
People will enjoy accident 😆
No insurance, no vehicle or life loss
We are able to fly in drones now.
We are in a world where we are both, “The Jetsons” & the movie “Idiocracy”.
tbh if the battery life ends up being like 2 or 3 times better, i can easily see this being used in a crammed city,
geting into a crash won't hurt that bad, speeding probably won't be an issue, and even if the thing ran off to the road it can't injure people
Getting ran over will
Welcome to a future where nobody walks and everybody ends up like Wall-e.
People in the 50’s: “In the future we’ll have flying cars and no world hunger”
The future:
Still working on world hunger
We already have a solution for this in the Netherlands for decades: a foldable bike. Sustainable, no fuel needed, just as fast. Cool concept but why make it into a scooter?
Can you put a foldable bike in your backpack? Didn't think so.
@@Nein01 Nein
@@Nein01 did you saw the pump for this scooter?
A pity they didn’t come up with an inflatable inflator that also fits into your backpack.
Maybe a way around this is to have an air inflator station at every subway stop.
but what would inflate the inflatable inflator
another inflatable inflator?
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This can be a great alternative to urban transport. Of course traditional cars and vehicles are still important, but at least with this pollution can be lessened in extremely populated areas.
Until you pop it. The. Have to replace the whole thing
I have a free solution, walk
@Smitty WormenYeagerManJenson This is developed in Japan
Riding bikes and walking is far more worth it.
Pollution? Do you know when this thing mass produced ans they keep replacing the inflatable bodies it will result in tons of plaatic waste? I have no idea how you equate inflatable scooters with less pollution. Regular pedal bikes are actually more environment friendly.
This can be a great thing to travel in college campus or some special areas like that which are devoid of regular traffic. Looks fun!
Looking at this, it seems incredible that it's the first time somebody has made something for the huge chunk of the population that find themselves between being able to walk some days or finding it too painful on others. There are so many disabilities where people have chronic joint, muscle or other pains which cause them to not be able to walk but are also sporadic and come on with little warning. Imagine being out doing your shopping etc and then suddenly finding yourself unable to walk, you just get your inflatable scooter out and use it for the rest of the trip.
Genius solution.
But... if you are that person with a disability you are talking... can you shop with 10 KG on your back? Doesn't make any sense.
@@piepo5002 somebody with painful joints is no weaker, it's just that they sometimes experience a lot of pain.
In a lot of countries on Europe there are this rentable electric scooters in cities that you can just buy and take, otherwise I guess you could take your own electric scooter with you. Although you can't put them in your bag, but that's the best solution I can think of
this idea looks and sounds cool wonder if those are too expensive
I think it’s still a prototype because they’ve just made it. It’s like a project
Shouldn't be too expensive once it's on the market for a while
@ Kiyoone at its release an during the hype it will probably be expensive. Like most things it will probably have a less expensive model.
@@yunan9610 it's from Japan.. Everything are expensive 😔
@@condorX2 and eventually there will be some chinese company who makes cheaper versions
It's a brilliant design. Just needs a bit more tweaking, maybe. Like adding foot rests to the first design, so that the rider wouldn't tire from having to keep their feet bent and elevated during the entire ride.
It's not made for proper tour 🤣🤣💀💀 it's just to go for a small distance if it's raining or like very little distance
The issue is temperature- in the evening cold air, its bound to deflate a bit, and vehicle control, not suitable for over 20km/h
Just getting closer and closer to that Wall-E experience!
Very innovative...only downside is when there's high wind. It'll fly away with u 😂
I think it's better to be used inside buildings like malls, airports and even some offices without the fear of crashing into glass or injuring little children or making a dent in tables or breaking glass doors. It could even work as its own airbag cushion.
Maybe on those days, you have to fill it a bit with rocks also. 80-20 air-rock mixture 😂
then it becomes a made in japan authentic flying machine!
Exactly 😂
@@fidelcatsro6948 😭😂
It is greatest development to every office worker who do not need to worry about spend too much time on the way of getting place for work day-and-night at all!
Only problem I see with this is having to carry a pump with access to power with you (you can't inflate at work because the guy said this is specifically meant for last mile commuting.) The Pump can have a battery, but it would be an extra thing to carry around.
It would be great if they could manage to include one inside it that runs off the battery's power.
Yes,air compressor are heavy,its not portable at all
Yeah everyone gangsta until wind starts to blow in opposite direction 😂
The crash rating of this thing is 6 stars out of 5
😂😂
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Each time I see Japanese innovation I think- "why didn't this idea ever come in my mind" 🤔
Did you think that when Japan made unit 731?
@@Superfreaky2 When mainland China steals the IP for this idea and begin making cheap knockoffs maybe they can consider that part of their reparations?
@Jamew7 Did you know that China actually steals and makes cheaper ones than the original?
lol i think, i already see sth like this in the comic book, in the one of the series of donald duck lol
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This can be used in restricted traffic islands where normal vehicles are not permitted ;certainly cannot be used in conventional traffic where there is no safety for the vehicle and drivers.
Meanwhile a pebble hits my scooter while riding and my scooter is GONE😂
With some modifications this can replace wheelchairs for impaired people. It's a great start.
Honestly this how it should be. We need to slow down as a species and take time with each other and our planet use these cool like floaty bumper cars we can make em into boats and possibly light enough to take flight.
Eh for flight we do already have similar called Airship and Blimps
@@bhirawamaylana466 yep
You can jog faster than its top speed. Not to mention not being able to ride it longer than five, ten minutes because there's no footrest and you have to keep your legs bent and hanging in the air. Five, ten minutes tops and your legs will be burning too much. It's a gimmick, unfortunately.
@@ivareskesner2019 one will get tired jogging. And they did mention you can change its shape to match your comfort. A small couch maybe! Did you even watch the vid? (-_- ")
What the fk are you talking about
It's all laughing and whistles till you fill it with hydrogen.
As an 'oddly' built tall person, the customisation idea is so cool...no more backpain!
World: were going to build electric scooters!
Japan: But can yours fit in a backpack and inflate in 10 seconds?😏
One things for sure if this thing crash or collides with another, both won't have serious accidents.
Imagine, everyone in the room riding it and bumping to each other.
Fills scooter with helium..
*"Now I can fly"*
I see many uses for this in the future. For one it can make a great wheelchair
How is it better than normal wheelchairs or electric wheel chairs?
@@oneone8318 it's portable
why would a person in a wheelchair want to put his wheelchair in a backpack, and how could he even do it.
@@oneone8318 if he wants to travel with a companion. You can't carry/ access a normal wheelchairs everywhere can you.
Agreed. I think the vehicle themselves work in certain venues, such as campuses, department stores, hospitals, short distances, parks. It'll be a big help for those who need a wheelchair as they can be customized. People are sometimes overly critical, but this was done at a research uni, so the intentions are more catered towards helping others, as opposed to commercialization.
Does anyone know how long does it take to deflate? Is it manual deflation or automatic? Coz deflation usually takes longer and the product wont go back to its packaging (eg. here, a backpack)
Ideally it should be done through the same pump it inflated with. Have to be smart with all you have on hand 🙂
Only two seconds if you poke a hole in it
@@pennilessjester211 that's why you're penniless 🤣
This is the ride which can travel with you anywhere around the world
Feels likes sitting on a suitcase.
Imagining pranksters poking each other while on the road and pufff in a minute you are on the ground as your motorcycle disappears.
It's obvious a great idea for a normal size/weight Japanese person, but definitely NOT for an American.
😂😂😂
Dead🤣🤣
America use truck as an ambulance
Maybe if it's the size of a house & diesel powered. 'MERICA!!!
Lots of fatties here in US 😂😂
Need a duffel bag to carry one that size.
Useful in city where less stairs, and acute angled hill. Considering typhoon and wind strong alike in port city, the idea could be limited to inland city, far from the gust.
Meanie with a needle: I'm about to ruin this man's whole career.
Before: "Hey man, my scooter got a flat tire, can u bring the pump"
Now: "Hey man, my scooter got flat, can u bring the pump"
🤣
those scooter collision would be so adorable to see.
Oh my! as a high school student, this made me very interested to develop techno like this. I hope to pioneer in more of this kind of HELPFUL innovation. Collision-less damage, Portable, Small, Cost-efficient, 2 minutes to inflate, Battery operated, Do not need much knowledge in driving(just needs a lil bit of understanding in road signs and rules, this could be student friendly, and environment friendly as this does not emit smoke that causes air pollution.
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I'm for it! My only question is how do u pump it up when u get off the train/bus? Cuz that pump's pretty big too
Imagine Mall trips, art museums, riding downtown. This would be fun!
Peace. Sounds like a great idea although what's the guarantee they won't explode due to long rides and suspension. Dope idea. Let's get the safety tight and bring out the mobile systems for the elderly and progressive nerds that don't drive huah.
I don't think this is meant for long rides tho
Cause of overheating or long term heat exposure? How would it explode?
I dont think it is designed for obese american.
@@woolunderwear2522 you call it.
that's why the video specifically said it was made for short trips.
Does this have a weight limit? Asking for all Americans (;
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Yes.80 burgers
@@entertainmentjoke2871 I was sure that was about 100 greasy pork belly, oh well
I'm American and I'm not fat! I'm 6ft1 165 pounds. I dont eat McDonalds. I haven't worked out for a while so I'm actually too thin.
@@entertainmentjoke2871 its bacon the weight limit would be 1000 slices of bacon. You can get anything even icecream and twinkies with bacon.
Now this Technology will help Accident prone people
0:13 when she lifts it from backpack there are no wheels, no handlebar for steering and no battery pack in the center floor. They magically appear at 0:17, but from where?
Love it. A scooter that can fit into a backpack.
No more worries looking for a parking with fee and travel anytime with ease.
Save money for transportation fare.
Cool, i like how Japanese creatively invents something from already existing technology and improve its function effective and efficiently.
Bicycle: Am I a joke to you?
This Is What Makes Japan Great
An amazing invention...seems to be safer than existing vehicles in terms of damages caused due to road traffic accidents
Benefits of inflatable scooter:
Light weight
Compact size
Not require parking lot
Shock absorber
Aesthetic
Eco-friendly
Unique 😜
Reliable
Easy to handle
Portable and convenient
if any point left mention in comment section 👉👉
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That resembles me of something really similar... it's called a bicycle and I think it's a groundbreaking invention.
One problem it a balloon it can pop
you should add. useless, plastic waste, unreliable, easily broken, no guarantee, hard to recycle, needs to be inflated and deflated before using and storing, and did i mention fully useless already?
Imagine showing up to your job in recliner 🤣
Boss: “Your late”
Me: “My scoot popped”
That looks so fun to ride, if it’s not too expensive I’ll buy it tho
And more time
!!! Madness! I'm really impressed, in a way. So innovative! Stylish looking too. I like the chair. The technique of making odd pneumatic shapes like this might be the most interesting and important thing here, which we didn't touch on at all.
I want a jumping castle to garage a couple of these.
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This portable vehicles is such a great invention. It will help soo many people
Question is, how many pounds can it hold? Is it Walmart approved?
This is true knowledge of science that they are making simple and harmless things.
Everybody gangsta till a dog comes out of nowhere and starts chasing and bites poor poimo
Handy design tho
When I was kid I used to sit on this and ride
This is probably one of the coolest thing to ever exist if permitted to be used in general public. Ingenious!
Permitted ? You can do what you want.
Superb! Something like that would solve a lot of problems for those of us who are getting-on and live in apartments without elevators.👍👍👍
Just when you think you've seen everything. Internet hits you. 😂😂😂
The recliner on wheels looks dope af. Imagine zooming through the sidewalk reclined on one of those things... a true ROYALTY!
Next level stuff, I wonder how this would work in a car! Cars made out of inflatable bodies would be super safe, combined with electric car technology, cars would weigh much less and would be far more efficient.
The heat from the machine would destroy it first
@@chrysanttea268 maybe enough insulation between the inflatable body and the heat source would help
@@thewandererone
It's a lot better for urban environments where car can't be used rather than being a replacement for automobiles.
You wouldn't wanna travel a expressway on inflatable car, but maybe you could for moving around the block, or It can be used by security guards for surveillance inside buildings.
Wait until lightning struck
inflatable car .... this remind me of bumper car in carnival .... where u bump into each other to have fun... haha
Everyone is a gangstang until a kid pop your scooter 😂
They're going to have to make an XL version if they want to sell in America.
Ain't gonna hold most americans, will need a reinforced steel frame to bear the weight of their freedumb.
Next, i want an inflatable bed that have an autodrive feature so i can drive to grocery store while i am still asleep😎
Brilliant....if it can self inflate even better but still amazing
"In the unlikely event of an emergency water landing, your scooter will double as a flotation device.”
I want mine to look like the Grinch...Scratch that, reverse it-Elf!
Now we need an alibaba version of these. Japanese is expensive af 😆
Inflating it : 10min
Walking to your destination:4min...
If you can walk to your destination in 4 minutes, you don’t have a last mile problem.
Now that I've seen this, why not create inflatable cars and boats etc?
Seems like a very clean way to evolve transportation, not to mention very safe (because it's air). It even eliminates the need for parking.
It's perfect for in cities/towns. Imagine a whole clean city with not a car in sight? All cars are parked outside the city in a big parking lot underground where they switch to their inflatable transportation.
Kids could literally play in the streets again, so to say.
People have made inflatable boats its called a rhib or a raft and they have been around longer than you have. They will be in virtually any outdoor sports stores. Before you start thinking about inflatable planes it's called a blimp and all we know is to never ever ever use hydrogen gas to float one. It works for a while, but bad things happens.
Imagine someone just passing you laying down in a chair bed hybrid going 10 miles a hour
As an end user, I might not want to drag/carry 10kg of weight with me when I am not riding.
Although these can be great in-campus vehicles for large offices and universities.
Looking forward to the invention of flying bicycles.
I still waiting Hoverboard from Back to the future here 🙂
Interestingly, 1 of the earlier prototype of the Airplane is powered manually by the pilot cycling on a bicycle-like cockpit. 😂
Just use the inflatable bike during monsoon season, it'll fly
Hey can you help me here, I got something flat. --a flat tire ? - oh no, my scooter is flat
That chair would be killer if it can be autonomous. You can Take a nap from the train station/parking lot going to your office
Disclaimer: the 90 mins run time is based on average Asian person weight, about 100-150 lbs.
It can be use in case of flood aswell. So probably using propeller or row
👏👏👏
Now we need an air compressor that fits in a backpack or maybe find somewhere around the streets
Even if it’s not there yet, it has ENDLESS possibilities!
They can improve this and I'm excited to see it progress after 1-10 yrs.
Best thing is its come with airbag
If every single one on the road use this type of vehicle only, there might be less collision and accidents 🥺
I don't think i want to carry 10kg + an infalting device in my backpack... But it sure looks cool
I love it, it makes everything more safe and playful. Traffic in city's will be like a Mario play ground
This is how Akira started. AKIRA is a Japanese classic anime film.
You can't get bullied for looking ridiculous if the bullies can't catch you.
Ok folks it’s Japan’s who’s come up with the inflatable bike, not China big difference. They are not the same country.