The Segway transporter arrives in Germany’s major cities. The Segway Personal Transporter (short: Segway) is a so-called “auto balance-roller”. The driver controls the device just by shifting your weight and thus can absorb up to 20 km/h. The fun factor is the drive unit in the foreground and yet it is used also for serious issues such as for example the police patrol. The Segway was by the famous American inventor and entrepreneur Dean were developed and marketed by his company Segway Inc. Since December 2001.
The development of the electric vehicle devoured millions in venture capital and became known in the media very, since celebrities such as Steve Jobs (Apple chief) and Jeff Bezos (Amazon.com Chief) financially supported the development. How many people do not know, the Segway was not developed as a fun vehicle, but was intended as a serious means of transportation for crowded cities. Apple founder Steve Jobs said the device even after that the future of the city will belong to him. Until now, the Segway could meet unfortunately not up to the expectations and succeeded only in small niche markets. So, the device was employed as patrol or strip vehicle by the police, as well as security firms.
Also there is a Segway in cities often tour with the tourists who may visit the town with the Segway. In addition the electrical device is also often used as a disabled vehicle by people, such as suffering from the disease of multiple sclerosis or similar. A final example is the increased use of so-called carts. For this purpose there is a special model that with tyres in the location is to escort the golfers and their accessories conveniently on the golf course. Ultimately the Segway failed in many small markets. However he led the success among the masses, including the Segway was actually developed, the device. Nevertheless, it must be said that the electrical device more often passes one the way and Maybe we meet soon on a Segway tour.