Thursday, September 29, 2005

Segway's Human Transporter - i180


Segway's Human Transporter has been out for quite some while now. Even till today, it's two wheel design still amazes people on how it can balance and counter forces of movement.
Just when you think people can't get any lazier...

With price ranging from USD$4,500 onwards, the human race is one step closer to discarding the need for legs!

Check out the specs for the 180i...
Maximum speed: 12.5 mph
Carrying capacity: 260 lbs
Footprint: 19 x 25 in
Weight: ~ 83 lbs
Battery type: Two lithium-ion or NiMH battery packs
Battery range: 15-24 miles (Li-ion)
8-12 miles (NiMH)
Motors:
Two brushless, DC servomotors
Wheels: 14 in glass-reinforced thermoplastic
Tires: 19 in tubeless, puncture-resistant
Platform height: 8 in
Ground clearance: 3 - 4 in
Display: Multicolor backlit LCD
Need? Once my two legs wear out.
Want? If my neigbour gets one, then I'll need to have it....

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