Do you want to get from point A to point B a little faster? In today’s fast-paced environment, saying yes makes sense. This is where the Moonwalkers come in. They call themselves the ‘world’s quickest sneakers.’ Moonwalkers and roller skates are not the same thing. Roller skating requires skill, whereas moonwalking is simple to master. All you need to do is put them on, find some level ground, and glide around.
These shoes were created by a team of robotics engineers who began their work at Carnegie Mellon University. They have since formed Shift Robotics, a wholly new startup. These shoes might remind you of traditional roller skates. However, they do bring intellect and strength to the whole experience. The strap-on design is one of the Moonwalkers’ most notable features. It permits the item to be combined with any type of shoe.
Every device also includes a 300-watt electric motor capable of powering eight wheels. The wheels are made of polyurethane, which is quite similar to that used in inline skates. However, these wheels are much smaller and not arranged in a straight line. So balance is unnecessary. The moonwalkers’ sensors also measure their gait. At the same time, multiple algorithms are in place to alter the power of the motors based on the synchronization of the feet.
Why walk when you can glide with moonwalkers? Xunjie Zang, CEO of Shift Robotics, wrote, “Moonwalkers are not skates.” They are shoes. Actually, these are the world’s quickest shoes. You don’t skate in these; you stroll. You don’t have to learn how to utilize them; the shoes will learn from you. These are not something you lace up and stagger around in; they are highly developed modifications to your shoes that you strap on and walk like a runner.”
According to the company website, this technology allows people to go up and down stairs or even stop at a crossroads without risk of crashing. These sneakers went on sale Monday as part of a Kickstarter campaign, with a retail price of $1,399. It has been mentioned that Kickstarter fund supporters will receive a discount.
The Moonwalkers say that they can boost anyone’s walking speed by 250%.
This stems from the assumption that the average speed of an individual is between 2.5 and 4 mph. These shoes have a maximum speed of 7 mph, which will not change even if the user walks downward. These shoes are also designed to be used on stairs, with a particular foot gesture triggering a mode that disables the wheels and prevents them from moving independently.
The Moonwalker has a battery-powered range of around six miles, making it a viable option for cars used for short journeys. It might also be used as a last-mile solution if parking close is difficult.