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27-604: A Segway is a two-wheeled , self-balancing personal transporter device invented by Dean Kamen . It is a registered trademark of Segway Inc . It was brought to market in 2001 as the Segway HT , and then subsequently as the Segway PT. HT is an initialism for "human transporter" and PT for "personal transporter." Ninebot, a Beijing -based transportation robotics startup rival, acquired Segway Inc. in April 2015, broadening

54-671: A commercial name representing a wheeled scooter was in 1999, and Guinness World Records lists a farthest hoverboard flight entry. In September 2015 the Oxford English Dictionary stated in their view the term had not been in use in the context for long enough for inclusion and that for the time being they would restrict their description to boards "that Marty McFly would recognize". The term "self-balancing electric scooter" remains popular. The device has three 6.5 inches (170 mm), 8 inches (200 mm), 10 inches (250 mm) diameter wheel variants connected to

81-471: A major product recall from multiple manufacturers during 2016 (more details below). In June 2016 the U.S. International Trade Commission issued an injunction for patent infringement against UPTECH, U.P. Technology, U.P. Robotics, FreeGo China, EcoBoomer, and Roboscooters. Robstep, INMOTION, Tech in the City, FreeGo settled with Segway. The use of the term " hoverboard " to describe these devices, despite

108-483: A permanent transportation method for the patrollers of the old town. The Segway miniPro is also available to be used as the mobility section of a robot. Disability Rights Advocates for Technology worked to supply Segway PTs to veterans who had trouble walking. (Segway Inc. cannot market its devices in the US as medical devices. Kamen sold the intellectual property rights for medical purposes to Johnson & Johnson, makers of

135-479: A risk of catching fire or exploding, and that defects had led to 60 fires in over 20 states. In July 2016 the commission ordered the recall of over 500,000 units from eight manufacturers. The Swagway model X1 constituted the majority of the recalled "hoverboards," at 267,000 units. In January 2016, the Philippine Department of Health and Trade and Industry issued a joint advisory cautioning

162-495: A rugged country version" of Segway PT. Versions of the product prior to 2011 included (in order of release): In March 2014, Segway Inc. announced third generation designs, including the i2 SE and x2 SE sport, new LeanSteer frame and powerbase designs, with integrated lighting. Ninebot, a Beijing-based transportation robotics startup and a rival of Segway Inc., acquired Segway Inc. in April 2015, having raised $ 80M from Xiaomi and Sequoia Capital . The acquisition came months after

189-413: A self balancing mode, in which the motors automatically engage the gyroscope in the opposite direction. This way, when the rider leans forward or backward the board is always attempting to level itself, making it easier to ride than its 2016 predecessors. There were many instances of units catching fire, with claims that they were responsible for numerous residential fires between late 2015 into 2016. In

216-522: A self-balancing control mechanism using built-in gyroscopic and a sensor pad. By tilting the pad the rider can control the speed and direction of travel achieving speeds from 6 to 15 miles per hour (9.7 to 24 km/h) with a range of up to 15 miles (24 km) dependent on model, terrain, rider weight and other factors. As with most wheeled vehicles where the rider is exposed, Consumer Reports has recommended that users wear appropriate safety gear while using them. In 2019, hoverboards now feature

243-560: A significant manufacturer of devices acquired Segway Inc. (which separately asserted that it holds patents for self-balancing scooters. ) in order to resolve the dispute. In May, Chen voiced his frustrations regarding patent rights in China. In August 2015, Mark Cuban announced plans to purchase the Hovertrax patents from Chen. Many of the units provided in the first year of manufacture were defective and likely to catch fire, resulting in

270-564: A trip odometer, and put the vehicle into security mode, which locked the wheels and set off an alarm if it was moved, and could also be used to turn on the PT from up to 15 feet (4.6 m) away. Segway Inc. was acquired by British businessman Jimi Heselden from its U.S. inventor Dean Kamen in December 2009. A year later, Heselden died after he "plunged into the River Wharfe while riding

297-476: The ABC News morning program Good Morning America , with the first units delivered to customers in early 2002. The original Segway PT models featured three speed settings: 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h), 8 miles per hour (13 km/h) with faster turning, and 10 miles per hour (16 km/h). Steering of early versions was controlled using a twist grip that varied the speeds of the two motors. The range of

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324-518: The U.S. International Trade Commission agreed to investigate Segway Inc.'s claim that Ninebot and other companies were infringing on its patents and copyrights. Segway Inc. requested the blocking of imports of competing scooters into the United States. In June 2016, Segway Inc. launched the Segway miniPRO, a smaller self-balancing scooter . Only 140,000 units were sold during the lifetime of

351-605: The iBOT , a self-balancing wheelchair). The maximum speed of the Segway PT is 12.5 miles per hour (20.1 km/h). The product is capable of covering 24 miles (39 km) on a fully charged lithium-ion battery , depending on terrain, riding style, and the condition of the batteries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission does not have Segway-specific recommendations but does say that bicycle helmets are adequate for "low-speed, motor-assisted" scooters. Dicycle (vehicle) Too Many Requests If you report this error to

378-440: The Segway PT are similar to a classic control problem, the inverted pendulum . It uses brushless DC electric motors in each wheel powered by lithium-ion batteries with balance achieved using tilt sensors , and gyroscopic sensors developed by BAE Systems ' Advanced Technology Centre . In 2011, the Segway i2 was being marketed to the emergency medical services community. In 2018, the police of Stockholm adopted Segway i2 as

405-551: The Segway has remained popular for security and tourism, electric scooters have been more popular for personal mobility. In February 2022, Segway entered the UTV ( Utility Terrain Vehicle ) market. At the end of production in 2020, Segway Inc. was selling these five self-balancing scooters: ATV: AT5 S, AT5 L, AT6 S, AT6 L UTV: UT10, UT10 Crew SSV (SxS): SX10 - E, SX10 - X, SX10 - WIDE, SX20 - TURBO, SX20 - HYBRID The dynamics of

432-505: The United Kingdom, authorities expressed concerns with the boards, regarding possible faulty wiring. Many airlines banned the transportation of the boards, both as stored or carry-on luggage . The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched an investigation into the safety of the device in late 2015 and determined that the lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards could overheat and posed

459-571: The United States by eight manufacturers. There have been 23 official recalls since 2016, affecting around 1,115,200 units in total. Shane Chen , an Chinese businessman and founder of Inventist filed a patent for a device of this type in February 2013 and launched a Kickstarter fund-raising campaign in May 2013. The devices' increasing popularity in USA has been attributed, initially, to endorsement by

486-658: The Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.226 via cp1108 cp1108, Varnish XID 216253334 Upstream caches: cp1108 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:39:22 GMT Self-balancing scooter Invented in its current form in early 2013, the device is the subject of complex patent disputes . Volume manufacture started in China in 2014 and early units were prone to catching fire due to an overheating battery which resulted in product recalls in 2016, including over 500,000 units sold in

513-494: The company to include other transportation devices. In June 2020, it was announced that it would no longer make the Segway PT. The Segway PT, referred to during development and initial marketing as the Segway HT, was developed from the self-balancing iBOT wheelchair which was initially developed at University of Plymouth , in conjunction with BAE Systems and Sumitomo Precision Products . The first patent of human transporter

540-504: The fact that they do not hover, has led to considerable discussion in the media. The first use of the term for can be traced back to a 1967 science fiction novel by M. K. Joseph and subsequently popularized in the 1989 film, Back to the Future Part II where Marty McFly uses one after traveling to 2015. While the first trademarked use of hoverboard was registered in 1996 as a collecting and trading game, its first use as

567-425: The handlebars to the right or left, had a maximum speed of 12.5 mph (20.1 km/h) from a pair of two-horsepower (1.5 kW) Brushless DC electric motors with regenerative braking and a range of up to 15–25 mi (24–40 km), depending on terrain, riding style, and state of the batteries. Recharging took eight to ten hours. The i2 and x2 also introduced the wireless InfoKey which could show mileage and

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594-581: The hype before the product was released. Steve Jobs was quoted as saying that it was "as big a deal as the PC", (he later expressed a negative opinion, saying that it "sucked", presumably referring to "the design" – but also referred to the (presumably high) price point, asking, "You're sure your market is upscale consumers for transportation?") The device was unveiled on 3 December 2001, following months of public speculation, in Bryant Park , New York City , on

621-478: The p-Series was 6–10 miles (9.7–16.1 km) on a fully charged nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery with a recharge time of four to six hours. In September 2003, the Segway PT was recalled, because if users ignored repeated low-battery warnings on the PTs, it could ultimately lead them to fall. In August 2006, Segway Inc. discontinued all previous models and introduced the i2 and x2 products, which were steered by leaning

648-453: The product, and in the later years the Segway PT only made up 1.5% of total company profit. Factors contributing to the end of production include the price (US$ 5,000 at launch), and the learning curve in learning to balance on a Segway PT which has led to notable accidents involving Usain Bolt , George W. Bush , Ellen DeGeneres , Ian Healy , and Segway Inc. previous owner Jimi Heselden . While

675-573: The public against buying them, due to reports of injuries and "potential electrocution connected with its usage". The advisory also stated “as a precautionary measure, the DOH and DTI-Consumer Protection Group therefore advise parents against buying hoverboards for children under 14 years of age.” In May 2016, the miniPRO produced by Segway Inc. received UL certification, as did a company in Shenzhen, China. In June 2016, after safety improvements in design,

702-777: The wide array of celebrities (including Justin Bieber , Jamie Foxx , Kendall Jenner , Chris Brown , Soulja Boy and Wiz Khalifa ). The founders of the American company PhunkeeTree encountered the board at the Hong Kong Electronics Show in 2014 and became involved in its distribution shortly thereafter. By June 2015, the board was being made by several manufacturers, mainly in the Shenzhen region of China. In January 2015 through Inventist, he announced his intention to pursue litigation In April 2015, Ninebot,

729-607: Was filed in 1994 and granted in 1997, followed by others, including one submitted in June 1999 and granted in October 2001. Prior to its introduction, a news report about a proposal for a book about the invention, development, and financing of the Segway PT led to speculation about the device and its importance. John Doerr speculated that it would be more important than the Internet. South Park devoted an episode to making fun of

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