With all the relieve the modern 2 wheel self balancing electric scooter, 2015 may be an exilerating year for gadget fans. Across the world, individuals are taking to YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to publish photos and videos of themselves zipping around with this 2 wheel contraption which basically seems like a board which has a wheel on both sides.
A cross between a skateboard as well as a segway, this mini Segway (devoid of the handle) type thing is growing in popularity, fuelled in part through the quantity of celebrities which were seen on a single. From Justin Bieber to Soulja Boy, Kendall Jenner to Jamie Foxx, all have tried their hand only at that nifty little gadget, and seem to have had a great deal of fun the process.
Nicknamed the ‘swegway’ (as a result of it’s likeness towards the Segway, but a ‘cooler’ version) we’re not sure entirely where this kind of 2 wheel scooter originated in or who invented the 1st. More than likely it originated in some factory in China. The initial glimpses we were treated to of computer in the media were a product called the IO Hawk, a scooter that will cost you an impressive $1800. This became back in January of 2015. Ever since then many cheaper versions of the identical product have come available on the market along with the average price right now looks like it’s around $500.
How does it work? Basically you climb onto the 2 panels and shift the body weight slightly forward or slightly back also it senses this bodyweight change and moves backwards or forwards. This may also turn right of left. This 2 wheel scooter is turning out to be quite popular is in reality being touted since the personal mobility device for the future. Who wishes to walk when you can glide, right? Plus it’s a lot quicker than walking, travelling at speeds of 6mph to 10mph.