The Wearable Motorcycle

by: Taly Weiss May 27, 2008

The exoskeleton-style wearable motorcycle designed by Jake Loniak for Yamaha is called the Deus Ex Machina. “it’s intended to serve as an extension of the body. Loniak found inspiration in Biomechatronics and used 36 pneumatic muscles, seven artificial vertebrae and two linear actuators to mimic human motion…The Deus Ex Machina remains in the concept stage, but it’s expected to go from zero to 60 in three seconds and achieve a top speed of 75mph. It has an incorporated helmet…The single motor is contained in the central wheel and, fortunate for the environment, runs off of nano-phosphate batteries similar to those in hybrid cars.” (Quote compliments of Cool Hunting).
This novel invention could completely transform the way we commute and travel. Eco friendly, and form-fitting, it might just be the next motor trend.

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Trend-Original: Jake Loniak, Yamaha

Trend-Spotter: Cool Hunting

topics: lifestyle, tech & gadgets

tags: design, motorcycles, wearables, Yamaha