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Personal Mobility

The PM (Personal Mobility) is a one-person vehicle that takes the personalisation of the car to new levels. The driver sits inside a pod-like cabin that is equipped with twin pistol grip controls for by-wire steering, braking and acceleration. Power is from a rear-mounted brushless electric motor. A visual communication system keeps the car in touch with other PMs so the vehicles can share information and "chat" about experiences. The PMs are social machines and can move in groups (platooning), one taking the lead and the others following at safe intervals on auto pilot. Only the car in front needs to have the destination programmed into its navigation system.The PM also communicates different emotions, using LEDs to display different colours on its body panels, lights and rear wheels. The angle of the cabin and length of wheelbase adjust according to driving conditions, standing tall for walk-in access, dropping slightly for urban driving and fully extending for high-speed motoring. Manoeuvrability is aided b y rear wheels that turn in opposite directions, enabling the car to rotate on the spot. The front wheels feature independent steering and a new hollow centre design.

PM is a "wearable" single-person vehicle that targets driver-vehicle unity

Lifelike posture

Variable "lifelike" posture: The cabin and wheel-suspension structure are separated, allowing the PM to vary its posture according to speed and to facilitate entry and exit. Antennae-like headlamps contribute to the image of an exotic life form.

Advanced virtual display

Space input display: A floating virtual display senses driver finger position and shows vehicle data, locations of other PMs and other information.

Ergonomic focus

PM offers driver-vehicle unity with ergonomic focus. Its cabin and seat shape are designed to fit almost like a glove, while integrating the driver's intention with the car's capabilities.