2023-10-01 13:45:00
When you see Onewheels on the street or on videos, do you ever think that they must not be very safe? Well, it turns out that’s the case, or at least that some users’ overconfidence leads to some pretty dramatic accidents. At least, compared to other devices equipped with several wheels, which are also not without danger. A real problem for the CPSC, which has been asking Onewheel since last year to act as quickly as possible. She then contested this appeal, calling it “ unjustified and alarmist ».
However, the story is no longer quite the same in 2023. In recent days, more than 300,000 of the brand’s devices have been recalled, or at least considered no longer safe enough to use. To resolve the problem, and in collaboration with the CPSC, Onewheel has developed a software update that provides haptic feedback to its skateboards.
Using the devices’ motor, the company is able to trigger high-pitched sounds and vibrations in specific situations. Users will be notified when their machine reaches its maximum speed or acceleration, when the battery is too low or when a malfunction occurs. These alerts should therefore encourage users to slow down or end their journey on foot.
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