<；P>；PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mobile body with high operability and a method for controlling the same. <；P>；SOLUTION: The mobile body 1 moves in response to the weight shift of a passenger and includes: a passenger seat 8 where a passenger sits； an undercarriage 13 for supporting the passenger seat 8； rear wheels 602 for moving the undercarriage 13； a force sensor 9 outputting a measurement signal according to the force applied to a boarding face of the passenger seat 8； a seat belt 21 attached to the passenger seat 8 and changing the output of the force sensor 9 in response to tension； and a control part for controlling the rear wheels 602 in response to the output from the force sensor 9. <；P>；COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
