From Superinnovators 12/10/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information.
- Wearable transportation: The W Scooter is a human-powered collapsible scooter that can be worn around the waist, offering a unique solution to multimodal transportation challenges.
- Addressing the “last mile” problem: The scooter is designed to tackle the ‘last mile problem’, which refers to the beginning and final leg of a person’s journey via public transport or another mode. Well suited to crowded public transportation as it doesn’t require special storage space.
- Easy to learn: While those familiar with skateboards or scooters might find it easier to use, anyone can learn to use the w scooter in just five minutes.
- Other advantages: The W Scooter is more environmentally friendly since it doesn’t use a battery and motor that require mining of Lithium and rare earth metals. It offers health benefits as users are outdoors and moving. It is theft-proof as it can be strapped to the user.
- Technical details: The scooter is made from materials like plywood, stainless steel, steel, foamed PVC, and polystyrene. It weighs 2.3 kg.
- Development goals: The creators aim to refine the use of materials, improve weight and durability, research water resistance, and add features like wheel concealment to prevent direct contact with clothes and an extra element for footrest.
- Unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign: The W Scooter campaign on Indiegogo in 2015 listed the product at around £9 GBP but was only backed by 3 supporters. The startup were looking for a total of £8,500 GBP to move the product to commercial stage.
More info
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/w-scooter-collapsible-wearable-vehicle#/
