Future vehicle ``Segway'' that can move swissy just by tilting the body will be discontinued
Production of the electric standing motorcycle '
Segway ends production
https://www.fastcompany.com/90517971/exclusive-segway-the-most-hyped-invention-since-the-macintosh-to-end-production
Segway was developed by inventor Dean Kamen under the code name 'Ginger', and the first product version Segway HT was announced on December 3, 2001, general in April 2003 The sale has started.
If you look at the following movie, you can understand what kind of vehicle the Segway is like in one shot.
Segway 2003-YouTube
Segway, which has been popular in the media such as 'unidentified new invention' and 'the long-awaited high-tech product since Apple's Macintosh' has become a hot topic, and Segway's ASCII art has also appeared.
Segway [AA Nihon]
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Segways have been introduced by some police and security companies that require mobility and communication because they do not require complicated operations and can be moved freely just by moving weight.
Chicago police patrol with ``Segway police model''-GIGAZINE
Segway, which sells Segway, was planning to sell 100,000 units in the first 13 months, but the cumulative number of units sold from 2003 to 2020 was about 140,000. Regarding the reason why the sales volume was sluggish, Judy Kai, the president of Segway, said, “Segway itself is very good and works well after 12 years, so there is less need to buy a new unit. , Sales have fallen.'
There is also an opinion that “Segway, which has a concept that is too new compared to bicycles and scooters, has high prices and hurdles for beginners, and the number of new purchases did not increase so much that sales volume was sluggish. Tony Ho, Vice President of Global Business Development at Segway said, “ Kix skater is simple to ride, easy for anyone to learn, and has no learning curve . You need to learn from how to take it.'
As Ho points out, Segway requires some tips on how to ride, and if it fails, there is a risk of falling. In fact, it was broadcast on television when former US President George W. Bush bought a Segway and was about to fall when riding a Segway while on vacation.
George Bush Going out of Business Sale#1-2 Segways-YouTube
Also reported in 2010 was Segway owner James Hezelden, who lost his balance while driving on a Segway and fell off a cliff and died.
Segway owner, fall dead at Segway｜Nippon Television NEWS24
https://www.news24.jp/articles/2010/09/28/10167603.html
Segway was acquired by investment company Summit Strategic Investments in 2013 and sold to Shanghai transport robot company Ninebot in 2015. According to overseas news media Fast Company, the Segway PT, which was the only factory in New Hampshire, USA, will be discontinued on July 15, 2020. A total of 21 employees will be dismissed, and 12 employees will temporarily remain in the company to support Segway's warranty and repairs. In addition, Segway Discovery, which is a subsidiary of Segway and develops a scooter sharing business, will remain as it is, but it plans to have 5 employees.
In Japan, the Segway is treated as a normal motorcycle due to the motor output, and in order to drive on a public road, it is mandatory to have a normal motorcycle license, and to obtain a brake, a lighting device, and a license plate. It was possible. However, in recent years, due to the revision of regulations, Segway is classified as a small special vehicle, and it is possible to experimentally drive on public roads in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture and some areas in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.
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