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micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility
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"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.
micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"
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There might be some very niche applications for this - perhaps extreme balance issues or core issues?
It does not seem like a viable product.
I could see a use for it myself - I'm a stroke "survivor" and my right leg is mobile but really not very usable. A 'device' like this could strengthen muscles in my right leg, while not being another bullshit static bike that has no real benefit. I could, in theory, actually go somewhere. And not take 3 days per mile!
For steering, however... (my right arm and hand is deadweight)
That makes sense.
Could perhaps put cable/hydraulic bike brakes on both rear wheels, in a position where they can be operated by your left hand individually or together? It seems like this should be possible.
This assumes that the pedals are connected to both wheels via a car-style differential so that the rear wheels aren't locked together and steering is actually possible.
Certain types of spinal injuries make standing and walking difficult requiring the use of a wheelchair, but still permit pedaling.
I have a family member that has to use a wheelchair but uses an exercise bike for his rehabilitation.
Maybe certain kinds of back pain?
Or knee/muscle issues that prevent the patient from being able to hold their own weight, but not from pedaling.