UNI-ONE, the Product that Introduces Mixed Reality to the Wheelchair

Honda, which always manages to attract attention with its innovative products, this time introduced its Mixed Reality Wheelchair. It should be noted right away that Honda, announcing its wheelchair equipped with special technologies called “UNI-ONE“, does not define this product as a “classic wheelchair”. UNI-ONE is not just a product for the disabled and the elderly. UNI-ONE is an electric mobility device that bridges the gap between the real world and virtual reality adventures. Developed by Honda, UNI-ONE aims to enable everyone, including the disabled and the elderly, to experience the virtual world in a more realistic way. This unique product has been developed not only for people with disabilities, but for everyone to experience mixed reality. The Mixed Reality Supported UNI-ONE Wheelchair is a vehicle designed for everyone, not just people with disabilities, by working integrated with a mixed reality headset. Honda states that UNI-ONE is designed for indoor and outdoor use and is suitable for use in large spaces. Large places such as shopping malls and fairgrounds are perfect for UNI-ONE. This product, which can be appreciated by many people from those who are too lazy to walk to those who have health problems, UNI-ONE can move forward without tipping over, thanks to its self-balancing technology.

Honda UNI-ONE

UNI-ONE, self-balancing increases confidence in the product. Users can steer the vehicle with just body movements. Furthermore, Honda has integrated this wheelchair with a mixed reality headset. One of the most striking features of UNI-ONE is that users can control the vehicle hands-free. Users will lean forward to move forward and lean back to stop. In short, to steer in any direction, they shift their weight in that direction. That’s all that needs to be done. Users will be able to steer the vehicle with just body movements. There is also a joystick option for those who want it. This integration allows users to play a game projected through the glasses on the UNI-ONE on the go. They will also be able to play a game projected through the glasses thanks to the mixed reality glasses integrated with the device.

Innovative Product UNI-ONE from Honda

Hirokazu Hara, Honda’s senior executive, said that with this wheelchair, mixed reality technology has been taken to a new level. Honda has also prepared a promotional video for UNI-ONE. The video emphasizes that the new technology is still in its infancy and that the company’s work in this field continues. It is stated that UNI-ONE will continue to develop with more features and experiences it can offer in the future. Here is Honda’s promotional video;

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