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Weve longed for a time when our transport is not simply just connected, but actually smart and intuitive.
Well, that time might be here, thanks toUnagi.
This week, they showcased their latest escooter, the Model Eleven, a successor to theModel One.
While the escooter is available at a cheaper price without AI, its inclusion makes it a powerhouse.
It detects objects in your periphery and warns of spending collisions and dangers.
According to the companys CEO, David Hyman,
The scooter literally sees potential collusions and warns its rider.
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This is great forrider safety.
It provides both audio and visual warnings via the embedded audio system and display.
The escooter also features voice-activated turn-by-turn instructions.
Theres also the opportunity to listen to music via Bluetooth.
What I like most about the ADAS system is that it pivots the use of AI.
Seriously sleek escooter design
Besides its intuitive capabilities, this is an escooter with serious design chops.
According to Behar:
Public transport in the urban landscape is being transformed.
As designers, we have an opportunity to create a solution that is specifically designed for a city landscape.
We designed the Unagi scooterto be high-performance and safe, durable and beautiful, lightweight, and ergonomic.
Ultimately, we want this electric scooter to be our go-to for urban mobility.
Model Eleven is made almost entirelyof long carbon, including the handlebars, stem, and platform.
This helps a whole lot with weight reduction.
Model Eleven runs on adual-motor system, with each motor delivering 250W of power for a total of 1,100W.
The battery is removable and swappable, reducing the problem of range anxiety.
Unagi has worked on the escooter since August 2019 and plans to begin shipping in September 2022.
Model Eleven retails$1,690USD with the ADAS oncrowdfunding site Indiegogo.
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Story byCate Lawrence
Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin.
