The i-REAL is yet another personal mobility contraption that could be the wheelchair of the future. The iPod-like styling means it looks cooler than the Segway Personal Transporter, an existing mobility vehicle, which also requires standing. And the i-REAL’s body provides wrap-around protection of a user’s arms and legs, which a traditional wheelchair lacks. This protection could come in handy at its impressive top speed of 18.6 mph. It uses three wheels, two at the front, one at the back, and has a low-speed mode that shortens the wheelbase to allow maneuvering among pedestrians. In high-speed mode, the wheelbase lengthens, providing a lower center of gravity for better driving performance and maximum driver comfort in a reclined position. The i-REAL also uses perimeter monitoring sensors to detect when a collision is imminent, alerting the driver by emitting a noise and vibrating, while at the same time, alerting people around it through what Toyota calls a “pleasant use” of light and sound

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