I tried riding a commuter "XYZ board" that can move easily by smart operation

XYZrobot under the umbrella of XYZprinting (XYZ printing) known for low cost 3D printers, simple hover board which can be operated with smartphone "XYZ board"COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2017As I was exhibiting, I tried on the test.

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This year we moved the booth to the Nanko Exhibition Hall XYZprinting


In a corner of the booth, we found a strange board-shaped ride.


It seems to get on like this.


This is a hover board operated with "XYZ board" smartphone. By the front wheel drive, the rear wheel is free. He can withstand up to 100 kg of weight.


It weighs about 3 kg. The maximum speed is 5 km / h and the battery can run for up to one hour with 30 minutes charge.


Operate with a special application. By dragging the circle at the center of the black circle, it is possible to move forward and backward or to turn left and right.


So, I tried to test it immediately.


Riding XYZ board control by smartphone app @ COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2017 - YouTube


The operation is surprisingly difficult, and at first it is confusing to run straight. The speed can be adjusted with the application slider. I challenged at 2 km / h, but when I stop it my body gets caught in front and I need to get used to moving fast. Also, I always worry about keeping my fingers on the smartphone screen constantly.

The XYZ board also has a folding type.


It will be in a bag size.


There was also a prototype with a camera in front.


The price of a standard model that can not be folded depends on mass production and customization, but it seems that it assumes about 500 dollars (about 56,000 yen).