While concepts like teleportation and time travel are very appealing, there's a good chance we'll continue to rely on physical transportation, whether for fun or out of necessity. Canadian motorcycle designer Anton Brousseau has a very interesting idea of what the future holds: the seamless connection between man and machine.
As a seasoned motorcycle designer, Anton Brousseau previously worked at Kiska in Austria for four years, where models of KTM and Husqvarna, among others, are created. He then stayed in Austria and pursued his passion for design, where he has already put to paper the Hydra, a futuristic hydrogen-powered motorcycle.
This time, he presents us with something even more far-fetched, something that might not even materialize in our lifetimes. However, it is interesting to see what the designer came up with, because yesterday's ideas have strongly influenced what we have today. In addition to design, Anton Brousseau is also interested in anatomy, biomechanics and technology, which is why he transformed his futuristic ideas for motorcycles into a tangible idea.
This concept is called Moto Sapien, derived from Homo Sapien, and considers it the harmonious union of man and machine. Fundamental concepts are made up of several distinct elements. In essence, it represents a direct link between the human brain and the motorcycle's on-board computer, including its artificial intelligence. The close relationship between man and machine must be blended with the moving parts of the motorcycle, giving the rider the feeling that man and machine are one.
In a recent article in the German motorcycle magazine Motorrad, the designer reveals how he develops such daring concepts: “Detours when processing information slow us down. Everything happens indirectly, via the eyes and ears, as well as human motor skills. Let's imagine that we could drive the motorcycle directly, in milliseconds, with our thoughts. Furthermore, imagine if we could feel with the tires as finely as we can with the sense of touch in our fingers. »
This still seems a bit implausible, at the moment. However, technological advances in neuron-machine interfaces have already begun in other areas. This technology has been widely used in the medical field, for prosthetics or voice control, for example. Additionally, nanotechnology and carbon enhancement have long been used in the development of artificial muscles, limbs, and other body components. Indeed, it goes without saying that as long as technology advances, these advances will continue.
