ROHM and EcoReco announced their collaboration on a new electric scooter utilizing ROHM Group sensors. EcoReco's Model R scooter prototype, which will be showcased at Sensors Expo 2016, integrates ROHM's RPR-0521RS proximity + ambient light sensor along with Kionix's 6-axis accel-gyro combo sensor, KXG03.
The RPR-0521RS is used to calculate the approximate weight of the rider in order to optimize the throttle curve of the scooter, while the KXG03 provides a number of improvements by utilizing proprietary sensor fusion software to clean up driving noise, activate kick extension/amplification mode without false starts, and perform auto brake and turn light operations.
In addition, when the KXG03 has determined that a crash has occurred the phone will automatically send a message to the user's emergency contact. And for theft prevention if movement is detected via the accel-gyro when the scooter is in a ‘locked' state anti-theft routines will be initiated (i.e. alarm, notification).
"ROHM continues to contribute to society by supplying groundbreaking products based on the concepts of energy saving, safety, comfort, and compactness," said Satya Dixit, Senior Director of Solutions Marketing at ROHM. "EcoReco scooter matches with our company vision, and we believe that it will take the world of personal transportation to new levels of convenience, comfort, and fun in the future."
Jay Sung, CEO at EcoReco, said, "We are making the most practical and versatile personal transportation available to solve the last-mile issue in urban environments, and we believe ROHM's technologies and support are the best way to help us get there. After evaluating multiple potential solutions, we are excited about working with ROHM to bring the smartest, safest, and most user-friendly electric scooter to the market."
