A feature story in the May 2023 edition of Pen magazine has included Poimo, a research project advanced by R4D member Yamamoto. The story, “What Will Our Future Look Like? The Technology of 2033,” is available now.
- Magazine details (published in Japanese): https://www.pen-online.jp/magazine/pen/544-2033nen.html
What is Poimo?
Poimo is a new type of electric mobility solution that uses an inflatable design. It started as a joint research project between Mercari R4D and Kawahara Laboratory of the University of Tokyo. Currently, R4D is working on research while also refining and improving the device for a public release.
- Poimo-related webpage: https://r4d.mercari.com/en/mobility/