Core77

Here's a bizarre collaboration between two Japanese companies resulting in an unusual product: Medical instrument manufacturer Kowa and robot manufacturer Tmsuk have teamed up to produce the KOBOT, an open-air, supercompact electric vehicle designed for intra-city runabouts.

As odd as these motorized chariots look, having lived just outside of Tokyo for a year I'll say I could totally see these catching on over there. And they have at least one feature I'd like to see adapted to regular cars: When it comes time to park, hit a button and the rear part of the vehicle folds in to create more space.

While the attendant video is technically SFW, if you're male and your boss catches you watching this, you can probably expect some raised eyebrows.