Using the relieve the modern 2 wheel self balancing electric scooter, 2015 may be a thrilling year for gadget fans. All over the world, folks are taking to YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to write pics and vids of themselves zipping around on this 2 wheel contraption which basically appears like a board with a wheel on either sides.
A mix of a skateboard plus a segway, this mini Segway (minus the handle) type thing is growing in popularity, fuelled partly with the level of celebrities that have been seen one. From Justin Bieber to Soulja Boy, Kendall Jenner to Jamie Foxx, all have tried their hand at this nifty little gadget, and seem to have were built with a great deal of fun the process.
Nicknamed the ‘swegway’ (due to it’s likeness on the Segway, however a ‘cooler’ version) we’re not sure entirely where this type of two wheel scooter comes from or who invented the very first. More than likely it comes from some factory in China. The 1st glimpses we got from it on television were something known as the IO Hawk, a scooter that will set you back an impressive $1800. It was back in January of 2015. Since then many cheaper versions of the identical product have fallen in the marketplace and also the average price currently is apparently around $500.
So how exactly does it work? Basically you stand on the two panels and shift your system weight slightly forward or slightly back also it senses this bodyweight change and moves backwards or forwards. It can also turn right or left. This two wheel scooter is turning out to be so well received is in reality being touted because personal mobility device into the future. Who wishes to walk when you’re able to glide, right? Plus it’s a lot quicker than walking, travelling at speeds of 6mph to 10mph.