June 29, 2009 11:34 AM PDT
Japan airport starts motorized tricycle patrols
Chubu International Airport has bought several three-wheeled Toyota i-Real vehicles to be used by security and service personnel. The tricycles can operate at a top speed of 15 kilometers per hour and will carry emergency medical kits and computers that will allow airport staff to check flight schedules for passengers.
While they'r clearly not the fastest mode of transportation, I like the idea that RoboCop can tell me if my flight is on time.
(Via JapanProbe)
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- by setjeff15081947 June 30, 2009 12:41 PM PDT
- Well, anything is better when the Japanese are distracted by technology. Let 'em play with their new toy; it'll keep them from doing other stuff.
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