Segway is now obsolete, the Honda U3-X

The U3X is an electronic unicycle manufactured and distributed by Honda. Currently only available in Asia, the U3X would retail in North America at about $660. The U3X is said to be a technology breakthrough and the world's first driving system capable of 360 degree movement.
a compact experimental device to provide free movement in all directions just like human walking - forward, backward, side-to-side, and diagonally. Honda will continue research and development of the device including experiments in the real-world environment to verify the practicality of the device.

This new personal mobility device makes it possible to adjust speed, move, turn and stop in all directions when the rider leans their upper body to shift their body weight. This was achieved through application of advanced balance control technology, robotics research, and the world's first* omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System), which enables movement in all directions, not only forward and backward, but also directly to the right and left and diagonally. (think of the wheels on the "I Robot" vehicles)

In addition, the compact, one-wheel-drive personal mobility device was designed to be user friendly and unimposing to people around it. This is achieved by making it easy for the rider to reach the ground from the footrest and by seating the rider at roughly the same eye level as a person standing.



Tere posted a bit more about it, with images that make it easy to understand the multi-wheel that this rides on, it can go forward/backward or side/side: http://justacargal-s.blogspot.com/2011/02/honda-omni-personal-mobility.html

great stuff on Rat Rods Rule

just a sample, see the rest at http://ratrodsrule.tumblr.com/

When streamliner is the consuming passion, and all the guy had was a VW bus

found on http://ratrodsrule.tumblr.com/

I'm impressed, this "Mini Ripsaw" looks like it can go over anything

if you aren't impressed, and aren't sure you want to play on this thing, see a bit of the video at
http://www.howeandhowetechnologies.com/video.php?Id=14

If you've been checking in regularly, you must be wondering how many more photos I have from the GNRS? Just these

Worlds fastest roadster

This is one of the cleanest, most sanno engines I've come across

simple, great color choices, and nothing in the way of looking at the major components

The above is the coolest display countertop I found at GNRS

interesting pinstriping on the side of the outside headlight

Looks odd with the front fenders removed

It's cool that they can fit all the racing tires and cage in the bed.