Design and Fabrication of Electric Unicycle
The increasing demand for compact and eco friendly transportation has driven the development of the electric unicycle (e unicycle), a single wheeled electric vehicle gaining popularity for short distance travel. This mini project explores the e unicycle’s potential as a sustainable and efficient mode of transportation. The e unicycle’s design typically features an electric motor, balancing mechanisms, and foot platforms for rider control, offering clean and quiet operation compared to traditional gasoline powered vehicles. Riders control the e unicycle by leaning forward or backward, making it ideal for short to medium distance commutes, recreation, and exercise. The compact size of e unicycles reduces parking space requirements and facilitates navigation in congested areas. This project addresses the learning curve for riding an e unicycle, along with benefits such as portability and potential for recreational use. Additionally, it explores the integration of battery management systems to optimize energy efficiency. Overall, this abstract highlight the e unicycle as an emerging transportation option with eco friendly qualities and unique maneuverability, making it a promising solution for short distance commuting.
Authors
- B. Madhu
- V. Rajesh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5630-5637)
- S Vignesh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5439-2008)
- R. Karthick
- S Karthirvel
- G Adithya
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-11-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.59544/hjdn3420/icrcct24p64
- Primary Topic
- Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00