

The i-unit is a four-wheel personal-transportation system that looks like a space-age sports car.
"This is designed to be an extension of the human body," says Yoshiaki Kato, chief engineer of the fully electronic, drive-by-wire concept vehicle, which is powered by lithium-ion batteries and has an exterior made of biodegradable, plant-based materials.
The 1-m-wide, leaf-shaped i-unit is 1.8m tall when positioned upright but drops its center of gravity and reclines into a sports-car position for travelling at speeds of up to 40km/h. Sensors allow the vehicle to detect obstacles. Place the steering unit to the left or right - or even at the feet of those with special needs.
Prototype only. not for sale.