Honda wanted to bring joy to young, hospitalized patients with “Shogo,” an electric ride-on vehicle for children designed by the company’s. Their goal was to relieve the stress and anxiety of children and their families by transporting them throughout their hospital stay for “Project Courage”. Honda engineers collaborated with the staff at CHOC to determine exactly what features should be added.
Shogo basically means “soaring into the future” in Japanese and was built specially for children ages 4 through 9. This isn’t a remote-controlled vehicle, as they can drive themselves with power controls, trigger the go/stop mechanism on the steering wheel and hit speeds between 1-5 miles per hour. Other features include a toy bucket up front, cup holders, a center horn with multiple sounds, and a customizable license plate slot for a more personal experience.
- Sturdy & Powerful: Dual 400W motors, max speed 12.5 mph, range 22 miles, max load 220 lbs.
- Safety & Comfort: Smart Battery Management System ensures safety, extends battery life. Knee control bar for precise steering, easy lifting. 11"...
- Remote Control & Auto-Follow Mode: Use handle or joystick on multi-functional remote to control device. Activate follow mode for hands-free operation.
Creating Shogo to help support these patients during what can be a stressful time in the hospital has been a labor of love for our passionate team of Honda associates and we’re especially proud to introduce Shogo during this holiday season at CHOC. To see the joy on the faces of these young patients when they get behind the wheel of Shogo is truly rewarding,” said Hundy Liu, manager of national automobile advertising, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
