Just in time to help America get in shape.

[Baitball Blogger]

Last edited Mon Jun 18, 2012, 11:46 AM - Edit history (1)

The Uni-Cub.

[ejpoeta]

1. wow. what is the point of this?

[Baitball Blogger]

2. You can ask the same question of the segway.

[Auggie]

3. Help for people with mobility problems

[DainBramaged]

4. Exactly

my beloved ex, my handicapped sister with bad knees who needs a walker, MILLIONS of people with mobility issues can use this. The problem is, moving slower than a fast walk on uneven sidewalks or pavement is going to be interesting to say the least.

[ejpoeta]

20. if it can help people with mobility problems then that's great.

i was envisioning perfectly healthy but lazy people using it.

[HopeHoops]

5. Nah. The seat's not large enough. Limbaugh would need six of them to go anywhere.

[dionysus]

6. because if you were old and\or disabled it'd be pretty handy to have?

[Baitball Blogger]

9. Though I believe some will be able to use it who can't walk,

it doesn't look sturdy enough for that purpose. i.e. people with hip problems might have trouble leaning to one side or the other to get it to turn.

[southernyankeebelle]

15. I would make a couple of changes on it. I would use it in the home and put some type of hand

control rest place. It doesn't look comfortable. It's ok if your skinny but not heavy. I wouldn't use this outside. Sidewalks aren't good places to use this item. But I know around the house and your own yard where you are pretty knowledgeable about might be good. I have a sister that has really bad knees. This would be nice at home.

[Baitball Blogger]

16. Agree with your assessment.

[southernyankeebelle]

23. Iwondered if they bother to check with senior citizens? Would've saved them alot of time.

[Baitball Blogger]

24. My first impression was that it was meant as a form of transportation in Japan.

Just like a segway, only smaller.

[southernyankeebelle]

25. Oh, well if they make it in the good ole USA its got to be alittle bigger in the butt for sure.

[Baitball Blogger]

26. Sssshhh!

I got my big butt kicked for saying something similar.

[southernyankeebelle]

28. LOL. My butt is bigger than your butt I bet. Are you kidding? The truth is the truth no

matter who disagrees. I wouldn't sit on that unless it was just alittle wider and has handles.

[DainBramaged]

7. This device isn't about why or why not people are obese, but it is perfect for those unable to walk

FOR ANY REASON


Your assumption is fail.

[Baitball Blogger]

8. It's being introduced as competition for the segway. Not a replacement for a wheelchair.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-05-16/news/kcpq-move-over-segway-honda-introduces-the-unicub-20120516_1_people-mover-honda-rider

[DainBramaged]

10. You just don't see it do you?

Your title is still offensive.

[Baitball Blogger]

12. Ah. I see.

Changed the title just for you.

I've been reading several articles on the subject because I'm just a step or two away from health issues related to weight and diet. The term "obesity" was used in the articles, so I assume it was a valid term. Did not mean to offend.

[DainBramaged]

19. You still offend me.

[Baitball Blogger]

21. Can't please everyone.

Sorry about that.

[Marr]

11. Wow-- that thing is great.

No use for paraplegics, of course-- but it could be fantastic for a lot of other people with trouble getting around. I like how upright the rider is. Easy to reach things.

[Baitball Blogger]

13. Do you really think it would provide the stability that someone would need that

has trouble getting around? I think it should have something to hold you in.

[Marr]

14. For some, sure.

Maybe they want a small unit for getting around the office, and use something beefier for the trip home.

[enough]

17. Actually, you would have to be fairly fit to use this for any length of time,

or at least not completely un-fit. You would at least need decent balance, which is a big problem for many old people, and quite a bit of strength in core and back to use it for more than a few minutes.

[Baitball Blogger]

18. Yes. Those were my initial concerns too.

It needs some adjustments.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

22. I'd like to see a regular size person on it, not a 5' 90lb girl

They'd have to seriously bulk it up for the american market.

[Erose999]

27. Its like a Segway, but dorkier.