Whether it’s the familiarity we suburban Americans have with our cars or the urbanite’s true love for the subway system, personal mobility devices just haven’t caught on in the US. So it’s rather surprising that at every turn, another battery-propelled, solo transporter is seeing its launch.

Most recently, Honda has taken the wraps off of its new driving system—the first, claims Honda, to allow for 360 degree movement. Called the U3-X, Honda’s latest mobile boasts an eerie resemblance to a futuristic unicycle, allowing someone who takes a seat on top to lean forward, sideways or even diagonally to go in that direction.

Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the U3-X will run for one hour with a fully charged battery, and if you’re nowhere near a charger, it’s light enough to carry with one arm. Look for more details when the device hits the floor at the Tokyo Motor Show later in October.