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Am I too cynical in not giving this piece of overengineering the slightest chance to survive actual use? Just get a cargo bike. Or a car. I don't see what niche
by lolc 5y ago
Am I too cynical in not giving this piece of overengineering the slightest chance to survive actual use? Just get a cargo bike. Or a car. I don't see what niche this is supposed to fill.
> Because the specially-designed drawbar with which it attaches to the bike is packed with sensors, it takes its cues from the towing vehicle and performs all maneuvers (braking, acceleration and maintaining speed, and turning) on its own.
At least they were smart enough to not try and wing it with cameras only. Even if the graphics in the article suggest it.
- mschuster91 5y ago> Just get a cargo bike. Or a car. I don't see what niche this is supposed to fill. Right from the article: Cargo bikes can't pull the weight, cars are going to be all but banned or be impeded by tolls from inner cities whereas this is supposed to be licensed as a bike trailer. The prime target market will be tradespeople and couriers.
- thescriptkiddie 5y agoCargo bicycles (well, tricycles) capable of carrying a 300kg load are available.