Will a Voice-Activated, Self-Folding Scooter Usher in the Commute of the Future?
Well hello there, gorgeous.
Sure, it does sound a little oxymoronic to call a scooter sexy. Trendy, smart, sensible, Euro stylish maybe. But for it to make the leap to arousing (in the same way as a dirtbike or motorcycle), it’d have to do way more than just transport you al fresco. And it does.
Inu, the Israeli electric scooter with a Japanese name (meaning “dog”) is meant to be your constant companion, at home, the office and everywhere around town. Its special talent is that—either with a tap or using your voice—it automatically folds or unfolds in four seconds. That’s also the time it takes to go from a standstill to its max speed of 15 MPH.
Once you reach your destination, this sleek, 55-pounder compacts into a rollable package less than four feet high and about a foot wide. It earns geek chic points by offering a built-in smartphone holder, Android and iOS compatible app, GPS, and touchscreen handlebar controls. But is all that versatility and tech utility enough to make it an object of desire?
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On their site, it looks like you’ll soon be able to pre-order this curvy, teched up whip for about $3,200, to be available early next year. The jury’s out on whether it’s sexy or not, but at least you’d be one step closer to owning a Jetson-like folding personal vehicle.
Photos by Green Ride
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