Segway introduces armchair-like S-Pod vehicle for seated riding
Segway has revealed its latest self-balancing vehicle, the S-Pod ? an egg-shaped rideable chair inspired by the Gyrosphere in Jurassic World.
The company describes its latest invention as a "game-changing personal transporter" intended primarily for "enclosed campuses" such as airports and theme parks.
Like the original Segway vehicle for upright riding, the S-Pod is self-balancing and has a centre-of-gravity control system that adjusts the speed based on how much it's tilting forward.
Unlike that vehicle, the S-Pod doesn't require the rider to lean their body to accelerate. Instead, they turn a knob on a navigation panel while relaxing in their seat.
Segway-Ninebot, as the company has been known since a merger in 2015, intends the vehicle for use both indoors and outdoors, particularly within large properties where it could aid mobility. It cites the the movie Jurassic World's Gyrospheres ? rolling spheres in which visitors can explore the dinosaur theme park ? as an inspiration.
The S-Pod has a high, rounded back and sides similar to an egg chair, but with more of the form cutaway around the head and shoulders.
Segway-Ninebot emphasises that it affords wide-angle views, further suggesting that sightseeing tours will be a key potential market for the product.
The S-Pod's top speed is 24 miles (38.6 kilometres) per hour. While the two-wheeled ride might look precarious, Segway-Ninebot says it is safe and cannot tip over, because the brakes aren't appli...
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