Japanese mobility company, GLM, has unveiled a new electric scooter concept for “youthful” senior drivers.
Currently still under development, the company said it was focused strongly on the design of the scooter being a comfortable switch from passenger car to electric mobility scooter for seniors.
“With a steady growing number of active, youthful seniors in the community, there is strong demand for more attractive electric vehicles,” GLM said in a statement.
“Hence, one of the company’s key design goals was to elevate the desire to ride a mobility scooter.”
“As populations age, the occurrence of car accidents caused by elderly drivers has become a social problem in many countries.
“Measures have been taken throughout the world, including the encouragement of a voluntary return of driver’s licenses for seniors and the introduction of regulations restricting driving hours and locations.
“GLM thought that, as seniors lose their means of private transportation, it’s important to support them so that they can continue enjoying an active and lifestyle.”
GLM said it was continuing to develop the concept and aimed to have the scooter ready for commercial production by the end of 2022.
It said the design, which has been sculptured from a solid mass — in this case a sphere — “expresses kindness, comfort and approachability”.
“The new mobility design that GLM is creating aims to change preconceived notions and ideas about EMSs and to inspire this new breed of seniors to accept and use its products,” the company said.
“With this focus, the company will continue its development work to make electric mobility scooters that people genuinely want to ride.”
