The original brief for a shared scooter system had to be changed due to Covid-19 and New Zealand’s move into alert level 4 lock down. Instead of physically modelling a shared scooter system the final design was made entirely in 3D visualisation software and digitally rendered. 

 

From here using collective research done prior to alert level 4 BendMi had a focus on compatibility, ease of charging and deck space for a more comfortable and stable ride. The design was intended for seamless transition from street through to existing transport. 

 

The deck of the scooter has an aluminium casing to protect the batteries from damage. The batteries have an allocated slot inside the deck 

membrane made from HDPE that has been injection moulded. 

 

A major problem found through the collective research was the charging aspect of the original E scooters. This existing system relied on others to pick the scooters up and take them to a charging facility with the BendMi scooter the rechargeable batteries can be replaced on site.

 

The prominent curve in the steam of the scooter is inserted with a bag hook for riders to place any luggage central to the scooter rater than on the handles. The bend also keeps the bag away from the legs and feet to keep them from hitting the knees of the rider whilst keeping the bag central to the scooter itself. 

 

When the BendMi is compacted the steam can be utilised as a handle for ease of relocation from foot path onto bus or into a relocation van.