The 'revolutionary' impact of the Segway might still come to pass.
It'll just be on conventionally-oriented two-wheeled electric mobility devices: scooters and ebikes.
I hope it happens!
It'll just be on conventionally-oriented two-wheeled electric mobility devices: scooters and ebikes.
I hope it happens!
I think it's a pretty good cautionary tale for those looking to follow the Tesla model. Don't target the ultra-high end unless you have enough of a technological and legal moat to fend off the vastly simplified and cost effective competitors.
The self balancing aspect was what segway bought to the table. There was nothing revolutionary about the battery and motor. They originally even used NIMH batteries.
It was lightweight high performance lithium batteries that pushed the electric alternative transport market.
For places with good weather a decent part of the year, and safe-enough bike lanes (that's the main issue) this seems near-inevitable.
If I didn't have such as short commute, I would jump on it!
We have above-average bike lanes (in some suburbs, anyway), so that's not a major issue. A major concern seems to be security. My neighbor had a battery stolen from his ebike while he was getting beer.