I read an article the other day that both Honda and BMW are developing motorcycles with balance assist. I suppose this sort of technology parallels recent automotive enhancements in an effort to increase safety, so it has to be viewed as a good thing.
The cumulative driver assists in cars have made autonomous vehicles a recent reality, where no driver skills whatsoever are required to get from point a to b ... can motorcycles be far behind?
Don't laugh.
Production motorcycles are currently available with a number of "assists" that theoretically lower the skill level required for safe operation.
With the throttle, brakes, and shifter already under electronic control, linking the GPS with future balance control technology might be the key to an entire self-driving motorcycle.
Comments?
The cumulative driver assists in cars have made autonomous vehicles a recent reality, where no driver skills whatsoever are required to get from point a to b ... can motorcycles be far behind?
Don't laugh.
Production motorcycles are currently available with a number of "assists" that theoretically lower the skill level required for safe operation.
With the throttle, brakes, and shifter already under electronic control, linking the GPS with future balance control technology might be the key to an entire self-driving motorcycle.
Comments?