I’ll admit that despite my distaste for most of pop culture, OK-Go videos like this and this are a lot of fun to watch. Their latest music video for the song “I Won’t Let You Down” sees the singers spend the entire time riding the Honda Uni-Cub βeta, and it’s just as fun as their previous efforts.
Originally revealed in 2012 and then slimmed down in the βeta version revealed last year, the Uni-Cub is an interesting exercise in personal transportation. It has about 6 km/3.7 miles of driving range and a top speed of 6 KPH, which is just slightly faster than walking speed. However it is incredibly easy and fun to operate according to many of the reviews I’ve read, and as OK-Go shows the design presents a number of fun opportunities.
Thinking more practically, the Uni-Cub (or something like it) could potentially replaced wheelchairs or walkers for people who have trouble getting around. They could also be used for unguided tours, or even to rent for tired travellers who need to get from one side of the airport but want to give their weary feet a rest.
Or maybe all the Uni-Cub will ever be remembered for is that one time a hipster band made a kinda cool music video with that Japanese Segway thing.
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