Using the release of the newest 2 wheel self balancing electric scooter, 2015 may be an exciting year for gadget fans. All over the world, individuals are taking to YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to post pics and vids of themselves zipping around about this 2 wheel contraption which basically appears like a board which has a wheel on either sides.
A cross between a skateboard along with a segway, this mini Segway (with no handle) type thing is blowing up in popularity, fuelled to some extent by the amount of celebrities that have been seen on one. From Justin Bieber to Soulja Boy, Kendall Jenner to Jamie Foxx, all have tried their hand only at that nifty little gadget, and appear to have had a lots of fun doing so.
Nicknamed the ‘swegway’ (because of it’s likeness to the Segway, however a ‘cooler’ version) we’re not sure entirely where this type of two wheel scooter descends from or who invented the initial. Almost certainly it descends from some factory in China. The very first glimpses we had of computer on tv were something called the IO Hawk, a scooter that sells for an impressive $1800. This was last January of 2015. Since that time many cheaper versions of the same product came in the marketplace and also the average price currently appears to be around $500.
How does it work? Basically you ascend to both panels and shift your body weight slightly forward or slightly back and yes it senses this bodyweight change and moves backwards or forwards. This may also turn left or right. This two wheel scooter is becoming so well received it really is being touted as the personal mobility device for the future. Who would like to walk when you’re able to glide, right? Plus it is a lot quicker than walking, travelling at speeds of 6mph to 10mph.