In this day and age, our lives are surrounded by all kinds of machines, from mobile phones to computers, from cars to airplanes. But there is a machine that is not just a tool, it is a way of life, a spiritual symbol, and that is the motorcycle. Recently, Yamaha introduced a self-balancing electric motorcycle concept called the Motoroid2. The motorcycle is designed to be a "machine like a living thing", and it looks and acts like a living thing. So, what exactly is unique about this motorcycle?Let's explore it together.
First and foremost, the main technologies of the Motoroid2 include an image recognition AI system (used to recognize the rider's face and gestures), Yamaha's exclusive AMCES (Active Mass Center Control System) self-balancing technology, and a tactile human-machine interface (HMI) that surrounds the rider's hips and is designed to facilitate non-verbal communication between the rider and the machine. The combination of these technologies allows the motoroid2 not only to balance itself, but also to drive on its own, and even follow a person through facial recognition and gesture control. Secondly, the design of the motoroid2 takes a lot of freedom, abandoning many of the mechanical structures of traditional motorcycles. The rear swingarm provides suspension support and also contains a rear pivot that allows the rear half of the motorcycle to tilt independently of the front half. The rear is fitted with an in-wheel motor powered by a rather small-looking drooping battery pack. The fork offers an unconventional way of steering because it doesn't have the handlebars like traditional motorcycles. Instead, the handle has been replaced by a rigid handle that is basically just a handle for hanging things.
Finally, the Motoroid2 is designed to be self-balancing and possibly even driverless, meaning it can drive and balance on its own whether or not someone rides. When driverless, motorcycles can use facial recognition and gesture control to follow a person. When the motoroid2 is parked, a large center bracket is designed to be lowered when decelerating. When the motorcycle decides to roll again, the stand can be raised autonomously. Blue mood lighting adorns the new bodywork, which also rises in the area of the fake fuel tank for unknown reasons.
Although it was unlikely that Yamaha would actually produce such an electric motorcycle, the company saw enough value to develop a second concept and even developed a working prototype. This is the Yamaha Motoroid2, a steel BMW from the future. Its emergence not only represents a possible future direction for motorcycle technology, but also demonstrates a new, closer relationship between man and machine. Let's look forward to more surprises and revelations from this motorcycle!