Looking to inspire new patterns in urban mobility MIT Media Labs created the Folding Roboscooter. The lightweight scooter collapses to save space in our increasingly crowded cities. The Roboscooter is powered by an electric motor allowing it to be both whisper quiet and free of emissions.
The folks at MIT Media Labs have two sales models in mind. Model one is typical single owner use. Model two sees the Roboscooter functioning more like a Zip Car. You will be able to rent a Roboscooter for one way travel to your destination. Upon arrival you dock the Roboscooter and there it will wait for the next available patron.
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Source: DesignBoom / Smart Cities
