This is how we start evolving into Daleks

[andrewducker]

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[matgb]

Want.

Actually, probably don't want, wouldn't make use of it much, but can definitely see potential there, in a lot of circumstances, not just for those with mobility impairments.

They really need to have a better video for such a cool bit of kit though. Wonder what the batter life'll be?

[andrewducker]

Did I post about getting an hour on a Segway a few weekends back? They were great fun, and I can see the use of them, but they seemed a lot more functional than the ones in this video.

The Chinese know how to use them:

[matgb]

If you did, I didn't see it. I've had a brief ride on one (bloody Lembit insisted at a conference, pretty much everyone had a turn), and wasn't that impressed, but again, can see point.

But Segway is fairly ineligant, bulky and forward/backwards for most part. That thing lets you dance.

[andrewducker]

The turning circle on a Segway is pretty much zero. Took me 15 minutes to get used to, but after that they were pretty much thought controlled. And these things looks a lot less comfortable to me - looking at the legs of the two women, they look like they're held pretty tense most of the time.

[matgb]

Maybe.

But... Segway is in production and on sale. That's a very early concept prototype. I'm guessing, given it's Honda, they'll have options and similar.

We'll see, I guess.

OTOH, it could be as succesfull, and useful, as a C5.

[andrewducker]

Yeah, until it hits the streets you can't tell whether it's going to be successful, or have a massive flaw hidden by the advertising. Something to look forward to :->

[blackmanxy.livejournal.com]

"In the year 5555
Your arms are hangin limp at your side
Your legs got nothing to do
Some machine's doin that for you...."

[d-c-m.livejournal.com]

Exterminate!!! Exterminate!

sorry.

[aitkendrum.livejournal.com]

Cool. For mobility issues it's looks great or as an office chair for roles with multiple workstations.

Reminds me of the belly wheel from Judge Dredd. Some people might need two.

[momentsmusicaux.livejournal.com]

Have we learnt NOTHING?


(It is rather damn cool though. But stairs...?)

[bracknellexile.livejournal.com]

Given the apparent ground clearance of their feet on that thing, never mind stairs, the average British pavement is going to trip it up :)