When Dean Kamen unveiled the Segway®
Personal Transporter (PT) on ABC's Good Morning America,
he described the machine as "the world's first self-balancing
human transporter." When you look at the machine
in motion, you get an idea of what he's talking about.
Unlike a car, the Segway PT only has two wheels, yet it
manages to stay upright by itself.
To move forward or backward on the Segway
PT, the rider just leans slightly forward or backward.
To turn left or right, the rider simply moves the LeanSteer
frame left or right. You get the sense of power and
speed, yet you also feel a sense of safety and absolute
control. It all feels natural, safe, and instinctive.
The Segway PT can take you places that
a car or bicycle can't - including inside many stores,
office buildings, businesses, airports, elevators, and
trains. Although they're ideal for short jaunts, Segway
PTs can travel as far as 24 miles/38 km on a single
battery charge, depending on terrain, payload, and riding
style.
Like any invention that's ahead
of its time, the Segway PT is often misunderstood. The
gleeful smiles of Segway PT riders may have created
an impression that this is ...well...a toy. But make
no mistake. While a Segway PT is incredibly fun to ride,
it is serious transportation designed for today's world.
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