autonomous personal vehicle trego runs with users and turns into mini scooter after exercise
Personal mobility vehicle and assistive gadget for runners
Designers at YUPD and Wooks create Trego, an autonomous personal vehicle that runs with users and turns into a mini scooter after their exercise. Powered by AI, the device and vehicle guide users through their running, meaning it is not only for use during running but also before and after. It helps a user travel to the running location, supports them during exercise, and provides recovery tools after by being a mini scooter. The system connects to a mobile phone and operates in two modes: AI Mode and Mobility Mode.
During the AI Mode, the autonomous mini scooter Trego adapts to the user’s running pace as it runs with them. Sensors and onboard technology measure the user’s movement, and the system adjusts automatically to different running conditions to help maintain rhythm. Then, there’s the Mobility Mode after the run. It is not fun having to walk back home after the run, so the vehicle unravels its foldable handlebars, ready to be used as a mini scooter. Trego, then, functions like a small personal mobility vehicle, carrying the user to or from their running spot. The mobility mode includes a foldable footrest and a seat, which allows the user to ride comfortably.
all images courtesy of YUPD and Wooks
autonomous mini scooter Trego with foldable footrests
Trego has a handle for grip and balance, and it also includes a built-in display that guides the user with directions. The display also allows the user to input or confirm a destination directly on the device without needing the phone. While running, the display shows real-time data, including the distance, running pace, and calories burned. The autonomous mini scooter Trego also comes with front and rear cameras as well as sensors. They detect obstacles, people, or vehicles in both directions. When something is detected, the device adjusts automatically to avoid collisions, and this safety system works in both AI Mode and Mobility Mode.
Trego has a storage compartment, which doubles as the seat, for essentials such as water bottles and gadgets. These items are secured with an elastic band inside the compartment so they remain stable while moving. Then, the device also features foldable footrests that change position depending on the vehicle’s mode. During running, they stay folded so that they do not interfere with free leg movement. In mobility mode, the footrests extend to support the user’s feet during riding. Trego comes with a docking and charging station, so when the device is not in use, it docks at a specific station. The station detects the mobility device and extends pins to connect for charging. So far, the design groups have already made a prototype for the autonomous mini scooter Trego.
view of the docking station
view of the autonomous mini scooter Trego
the vehicle has three wheels and retractable handlebars
even the footrests are foldable
during the AI Mode, the autonomous mini scooter Trego adapts to the user’s running pace
the device and vehicle guide users through their running
lower-part view of the vehicle
the personal mobility vehicle also comes with front and rear cameras as well as sensors
there’s storage under the seat
at the moment, the team has created a prototype
project info:
name: Trego
team: Jung Hyunwoo, Lee Nari, Cheon Myeonghoon, Kim Gahyeon, Seo Yumin, Kang Gayeon, Kim Songhee, Ha Jimin
groups: YUPD, Wooks | @yupd.designer, @ux.wooks
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