Krosigrim Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) Popular Science Well I saw this in a Popular Science magazine today... Of course my eyes almost popped out of my head for a split second. This is a conceptual design from Jake Loniak. I guess he was a fan of Deus Ex... but he will have to change the name... if and when they decide to begin actual designs. “This isn’t fantasy,” he says. “It’s a green vehicle, and all of the numbers are based in the real world.” 36 pneumatic muscles (artificial muscles made by the German company Festo that inflate or deflate to change the direction)... / /...It's powered by lithium-ion batteries and ultracapacitors and capable of hitting 75 mph. “I never envisioned this as a commuter,” he says. “This is a sport bike.”It seems too over the top to come to fruition, but you know what... I think it's high time we take another turn. Years ago a car that ran on electricity was laughable. Now look. Hybrids and the like actually have a market. Sure this is not even practical... but cool as hell!!! I mean... a semi robotic bike? Artificial muscles... Would anyone ever believe it... until they saw it? Well all the technology currently exists. All they need is the go-ahead... with some funding. This is no joke...The transportation program at the Art Center College of Design has produced legendary car designers, including BMW chief of design Chris Bangle and Henrik Fisker, the creator of the Fisker Karma electric supercar. If I had money top burn, Id buy one! Here is a video that was attached on the site... it's real basic... but at least you get to see the concept in motion... what they intend it to do. (2/3 into the clip) name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350">Dangerous? You bet. Awesome? Check! Reality? Who the flock knows... but id sure as hell would like to see it made! Edited October 3, 2008 by Belthasar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agozer Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 This is creepy and awesome at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skythe Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hera Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 EH. It's pretty cool I guess. He's got a wonderful concept but umm...it looks kinda goofy. You wouldn't see me riding in that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_cinder Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I'll stick with my actual motorcycle thank you, that thing looks stupid and it sure as hell is too wide to be as nimble as a sport bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krosigrim Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 But... ok I can agree... it is on the silly side. But a robotic looking transport? I like where he is going. Totally impractical... yes. Hmmmmmm perhaps a motorcycle that transforms to an armored suit... like that old anime, what wa... Bubble Gum Crisis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 This would totally allow for much weaving through (and under) traffic. Also many deaths. I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someboddy Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 MMMmmm... Looks like the only thing that keeps your legs from rubbing against the asphalt at 200kps is pure fear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_cinder Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 This would totally allow for much weaving through (and under) traffic. Also many deaths. I want one. Yeah, good luck with that. My bike is barely wider than I am, this thing looks to be 2/3 the width of a small car.I'd ride circles around this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 This would totally allow for much weaving through (and under) traffic. Also many deaths. I want one. Yeah, good luck with that. My bike is barely wider than I am, this thing looks to be 2/3 the width of a small car.I'd ride circles around this thing.But can your bike drive under a truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smilee Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Reminds me of Kinetica. Hopefully this thing will go through drastic aesthetic designs in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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