TOYOTA “Winglet“ : DigInfo

DigInfo - Toyota developed the “Winglet“ personal transport assistance robot as one of the “Toyota partner robots“ now being developed by Toyota for supporting human activity. The new transport robot is designed to be ridden in the standing position. The robot body has a projected area that is equivalent to the size of an A3 sheet of paper, is light enough to be carried, and is controlled with sensors that constantly detect the rider’s position to enable stabilized electric powered travel on two wheels. The robot also features a unique parallel linkage mechanism that allows the rider to steer the robot forward and back and to turn by merely shifting his or her weight. As a result, the robot can be comfortably used with peace of mind even in narrow or crowded locations. The Winglet is available in three different models, which include