robots in disguise!

Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., a Japanese automobile manufacturer, introduces the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show beginning October 27. It will be powered by advanced compact Lithium-ion batteries and will employ ‘by-wire’ technologies for braking and steering. It features a 360 degree turning cabin and 90 degree turning wheels that will make reversing a thing of the past.

Nissan head designer Shiro Nakamura said, “We want people to feel how cars can be so much fun.”

As part of advancement, the second generation Pivo 2 makes use of a Robotic Agent to create a unique owner-vehicle relationship that will more likely be acting like a friend. The car’s designer said that the dashboard robot can sense mood and even prompt an angry driver to cool down or a sleepy driver to take a break.

Nissan designers have refined the wheels on the Pivo 2. They removed axles and install four motors to control and steer each tire.

Nissan said that even if the car is fully functional, it would still be too pricey to be in production for the mass market.

The Pivo 2 will be displayed at the Nissan Ginza Gallery, 5-8-1 Finza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo of October 13 to 14, 10:00 – 20:00, which will serve as an exclusive public sneak preview for the vehicle.

By October 27, Pivo 2 will be features along with four other exciting production and concept vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show.

The events are only days far, for now I have to get some replacement BMW 328 parts for my car.