Gyro Technology Motorcycle
This wild new motorcycle, invented by 19-year-old Ben J. Poss Gulak, is among the latest inventions to capture attention.
Debuting at the National Motorcycle Show in Toronto (CANADA), the “Uno” uses gyro technology for balance and acceleration.
It’s a battery charged machine that accelerates by leaning forward and slowing down by leaning backwards.
The Uno weighs approximately 129 pounds (58 kg.) and has a top speed of 25 mph (40 klms).
Update: Since featuring Ben’s invention, he has continued to develop and progress with his innovative product.
He won second prize in the Intel International Science and
Engineering Fair, and first prize in Popular Science’s Invention Awards.
Ben also appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and on the popular
invention television show “Dragon’s Den” where he received 1.25 million
dollars from investors.
Gulak continues to develop and commercialize his invention while
studying engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The
latest prototype, known as the Uno 3, can automatically transform itself
from a uno-dicycle into a conventional looking motorcycle, which allows
for greater acceleration, speed and stability.
Ben shares this advice for inventors, “When you have an idea, it’s
easy to get discouraged. There are so many people who will tell you that
you’re wasting your important time. The biggest thing is to not let people get
you down. If you really believe in something – keep going after it
because there is always a way and you can make your dreams come true.”
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