DIY Mini-Segway Shows Dean Kamen Isn't All That Clever [Diy Segway] (1)
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OK, OK... so Dean Kamen actually dreamed up the Segway in the first place and other amazing things, so he's pretty clever. But then so is the guy who's put together this Arduway out of an Arduino controller board and some Lego Mindstorms motors. It senses its position with a gyro, and balances pretty much like the real thing, only smaller. Maybe good for giving your pet mouse some 21st Century transport? If you're impressed ...
Arduway: a mini Segway using the Arduino (2)
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[Joe L] sent in the Arduway on the tipline. It is a robot made of Arduino and Lego NXT components based on the Segway. A software library to control LEGO NXT motors and a few sensors he used is available on SourceForge. This robot does a good job of balancing itself while moving forwards and backwards. There is a YouTube video of it in operation after the break.
Governati da Homer Simposn (1)
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Mi ha fatto parecchio sorridere questo articolo sul Corriere. Certo è il solito sorriso amaro che, ormai ne sono convinto, a noi Italiani piace molto visto che poco si fa per cambiare questo trend. Ieri sera, a cena con un caro amico, si parlava di come lui, operatore di steadicam, usasse il Segway per fare alcune riprese in movimento. Ne era entusiasta e non si spiegava come mai in Italia fosse stata negata, come invece ...
10 Segway-Killers That Don't Make You Look Like a Tool (2)
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The idea behind the Segway is a good one, but between the Presidential accidents, Polo games and supreme laziness, the Segway has developed a serious image problem. When people think "Segway" they think bike helmet-wearing super-nerds having an asthma attack while whizzing down the sidewalk at 12 mph. Not so with the following gadgets. Unlike traditional Segways, these personal transport vehicles only make you look tool-ish.
No-Snowboard self-balancing skateboard keeps your teeth intact (1)
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Balancing yourself on a skateboard is a tricky issue, especially when you’re a novice. In times like these, you wish technology would rear its head and offer you an easier alternative. And that’s precisely when designers rack their brains and come up with the most effective solution. Like this self-balancing “No-Snowboard,” for example. Based on a Segway, the skateboard requires no human effort for balancing. And interestingly, it doesn’t throw you off-balance if there is ...
An elephant and a donkey on Segways [Caption Contest] (1)
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Denver's a sprawling city, so we can't decide whether MSNBC's elephant-and-donkey mascots rode Segways at the Democratic National Convention as a blogger-baiting publicity stunt or a practical transportation move. Can you think of a better caption? Leave it in the comments. The best one will become the new headline. (Bonus points to those who avoid the obvious "asses of themselves" joke.) Yesterday's winner: Duncan, for "When I grow up, I want to become President." (Photo ...
An elephant and a donkey on Segways [Caption Contest] (1)
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Denver's a sprawling city, so we can't decide whether MSNBC's elephant-and-donkey mascots rode Segways at the Democratic National Convention as a blogger-baiting publicity stunt or a practical transportation move. Can you think of a better caption? Leave it in the comments. The best one will become the new headline. (Bonus points to those who avoid the obvious "asses of themselves" joke.) Yesterday's winner: Duncan, for "When I grow up, I want to become President." (Photo ...
Wozniak carries two Segways in the back of his Toyota Prius (1)
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Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Transportation Alternatives, Toyota, On Two WheelsClick above for more images of the Saturn Flextreme conceptApple co-founder Steve "the Woz" Wozniak loves his Segway. In fact, that should be plural, as he has multiple self-balancing two-wheelers. He also likes his hybrid Toyota Prius, enough to test its 104 mph top speed on multiple occasions. "I'll tell you, a hatchback is a really efficient car," says Wozniak. "You want things smaller but you ...
What Is the Future of Segway Polo? (2)
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When does a new technology cross the line from niche to mainstream? For new modes of transportation, maybe that line runs across a polo field. Since 2004, Segway enthusiasts in California have been organizing matches of Segway polo. The group has grown into the International Segway Polo Association, which hosts an annual championship tournament called the [...]
Miniature "balancing" robot is sad, hilarious (13)
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Filed under: Robots What could possibly provide us more joy and mirth than a Segway? How about a Segway-inspired bot that fails spectacularly on a consistent basis? The tech in play here is quite simple, and the fact it can stand as long as it does being that top heavy is actually pretty surprising. The best news? Hit the read link for a guide to making your very own fail bot at home. It's fun ...
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Fred said:
Click through for an unintentionally funny video.
Segway hits car at full speed, results unsurprisingly painful looking (21)
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Filed under: Transportation Our Deutsche is a little rusty, but Spiegel's got a hard-hitting, um, sounding story on Segway safety -- specifically regarding what happens when one hits a stationary object or falls off of one while riding it at full speed. Hey Spiegel, why don't you try the same test with one of those bicycle contraptions we hear Europeans are so in love with? We have a feeling you might be slightly more horrified ...
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I like how the German word for "crash test" is "Crashtest."
Segway hits car at full speed, results unsurprisingly painful looking (1)
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Filed under: Transportation Our Deutsch is a little rusty, but Spiegel's got a hard-hitting, um, sounding story on Segway safety -- specifically regarding what happens when one hits a stationary object or falls off of one while riding it at full speed. Hey der Spiegel, why don't you try the same test with one of those bicycle contraptions we hear Europeans are so in love with? We have a feeling you might be slightly more ...
Segway Bigfoot Mod Adds Six Tires For Steamrolling Lesser Geeks [Segway] (6)
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While his ability to rotate 360° at the elegant flick of the Segway's stalk seems to be a bit compromised, what this mod lacks in maneuverability it makes up with pure steamrolling surface area. The guy extended each axle to accommodate six more tires, thus becoming the only dude I know of who's been able to actually increase a Segway's macho factor, outside of the Chinese military, of course. [Street View Make]
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Andrew Nesbitt said:
Gonna get me one of these and destroy Vince with it!
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beggs said:
hahahahahahahahaha....
Monster truck Segway is all kinds of wrong (2)
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Segway by itself? Dumb. Segway with lots of big tires? Dumber. This monster BigFoot Segway has six full-sized tires and can barely turn but just think of how many cars you could crush if you could make this thing go over anything higher than a four inch curb.
Segway Bigfoot Mod Adds Six Tires For Steamrolling Lesser Geeks [Segway] (1)
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While his ability to rotate 360° at the elegant flick of the Segway's stalk seems to be a bit compromised, what this mod lacks in maneuverability it makes up with pure steamrolling surface area. The guy extended each axle to accommodate six more tires, thus becoming the only dude I know of who's been able to actually increase a Segway's macho factor, outside of the Chinese military, of course. [Street View Make]
Toyota Winglet,丰田Winglet代步车 (1)
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Awesome!，呵呵，简单说，这是 Toyota 的 segway。以前我们介绍过丰田的智能个人概念交通工具，从i-unit 到 I-swing 到 i-Real ，而这次丰田带来更小的个人代步工具——Winglet，应用了丰田的机器人技术，帮助人们享受安全的移动生活。Winglet 从顶面看只有一张A3纸的大小，里面安装了电动机，两个轮子以及时刻监控身体姿势并相应调整的传感器，其中的结构可以让你通过身体姿势改变轻松控制前行后退或者转圈。Winglet 一共有三个型号，上图是最小的S型，下面还有 M 和 L 型，它们有不同高度的支架，或者称手柄，满足不同的需要。今年秋季Winglet将在两个地方作测试性使用，并在明年登陆商店。 Winglet S:265×464×462mm，重9.9千克，最高速度6 km/h，充电时间1小时，可巡航5 km。 Winglet M:265×464×680mm，重12.3千克，最高速度6 km/h，充电时间1小时，可巡航10 km。 Winglet L:265×464×1,130mm，重12.3千克，最高速度6 km/h，充电时间1小时，可巡航10 km。 Toyota Winglet 的视频： 官方新闻。 2008.07.28 — 12平米的房子 (24) 2008.07.24 — Microcoasts,微型海滩 (11) 2008.07.03 — Awesome! (34) 2008.03.07 — 铅笔巧克力 (18) 2008.02.18 — 63.02°，舒服看马路 (12) 2008.01.04 — Convocation 装置 (4) 2007.12.05 — Muji Award 02 (21) 2007.12.03 — KOKUYO Design Award 2007 (14) 2007.09.03 — 日本包装设计，天生之美 (4) 2007.08.25 — ...
Электроскутер Toyota Winglet - убийца Segway (1)
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Компания Toyota представила свой ответ на Segway и другие персональные транспортные средства — электроскутер Toyota Winglet. Как и знаменитый Segway, Toyota Winglet представляет собой небольшую платформу с двумя колесами и электромотором. А управление осуществляется за счет смещения центра тяжести. Видео, фотографии и подробности в продолжении. Продолжение поста...
LinkNotes: Winglet Toyota&39;s Personal Transport Assistance Robot (13)
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Toyota unveils Winglet, a personal transport assistance robot."It is so compact that everyone can bring it anywhere and it is easy to use," said Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamada, who rode a Winglet onto thestage at a news conference in Tokyo.Clipped from: Toyota develops standup mover | The Japan Times OnlineSaturday, Aug. 2, 2008 Toyota develops standup moverWinging it: Toyota Motor Corp. Executive Vice PresidentTakeshi Uchiyamada demonstrates the Winglet personaltransportation vehicle in Tokyo on Friday.YOSHIAKI ...
Toyota Winglet Sport Feels Like Inline Skates for Klutzs Like Me [Sports Winglet] (4)
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Yesterday we saw in action the Large and Medium models of the Segway-killer Toyota Winglet. Here you have the Type S, which stands for small but, according to Toyota, could also mean Sports. Looking at the video, it makes sense: basically, this thing seems to allow for faster, more agressive driving, achieving a behavior similar to inline skates. Someone should boost their engines speed as soon as they arrive. [Toyota]
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Mikey said:
I want one of these soo bad!
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2003 yılında yüzyılın icadı olarak lanse edilen ve kendi kendini dengeleyen ilk taşıt ünvanına sahip Segway yüksek maliyeti ve kullanım zorluğu nedeniyle büyük bir fiyasko yaşamıştı. GeçenlerdeToyota şirketi ulaşımda çığır açacak bir buluşa imza attıklarını duyurdu ve saatte 20 km hız yapabilen ve kendini sürücünün hareketlerine göre dengeleyebilen Winglet (Kanatçık)'i tanıttı.kaynak ve tanıtım filmiilgili yazılarkendinden dengeli scooter yapalım... (0)Segway Mitolojisi Başlıyor (7)bu yazı kutsiyan tarafından zamazing.org adresli sitede yayımlanmak üzere yazılmıştır. kaynak gösterilmeksizin kopyalanamaz.etiketler: winglet, ...Shared by neo (18)Contribute comment
