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MattK 25-11-2002 17:10

Changes to the Segway
 
If you could make some changes to the segway, what would they be?


Mine would be the powersource or the ability to climb stairs... maybe a new method of hands-free turning

Joe Matt 25-11-2002 17:23

Same here, but add a longer battery life (days, not hours).

Clark Gilbert 25-11-2002 17:40

I would probably add a headlight/brake light, and possible different color schemes.

:)

Joel J 25-11-2002 18:01

People like modularity, add-ons, and the ability to easily change the color of a product (eg, the faceplates of the nokia cellphones). But thats just the surface stuff..

Jeff Rodriguez 25-11-2002 18:25

smaller and lighter. Able to be put in a backpack.

It would be nice to be able to ride it to class, but once you get there what do you do with it. There are four flights of stairs to climb and small classroom.

Tom Schindler 25-11-2002 19:28

Quote:

Originally posted by Ogre
smaller and lighter. Able to be put in a backpack.

It would be nice to be able to ride it to class, but once you get there what do you do with it. There are four flights of stairs to climb and small classroom.

When Eric Fleming had one up at Syracuse, he said he would ask permission from the professor to leave it on the side of the class.. or in front.

Also, whatever happened to the "it" claim that "it" could be placed in two small duffel bags, and assembled or dis-asembled in five minutes with simple tools......

Wierd.

MattK 25-11-2002 21:01

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom Schindler


When Eric Fleming had one up at Syracuse, he said he would ask permission from the professor to leave it on the side of the class.. or in front.

Also, whatever happened to the "it" claim that "it" could be placed in two small duffel bags, and assembled or dis-asembled in five minutes with simple tools......

Wierd.

I met that guy, he let me ride the segway for the first time. I tried to contact him again awhile ago, whats he up to?

Alex Forest 26-11-2002 16:54

color schemes??? hehehe go here --> bwhahahaha

Ryan Foley 26-11-2002 18:06

yeah
able to fit into a backpack
lighter
longer lasting battery

oh yeah LESS EXPENSIVE!!!!!!

Wayne C. 26-11-2002 18:11

I'd add two more wheels to make it more stable....

Ouch- that hurt!!

Ryan Foley 26-11-2002 19:20

Quote:

Originally posted by Wayne C.
I'd add two more wheels to make it more stable....

Ouch- that hurt!!

um, one little thing. The whole part about segway only having 2 wheels is why it is so cool. It is what makes it a technological masterpiece, know what i mean. Add 2 more wheels, and you kill the whole idea/ purpose

Adam Y. 26-11-2002 19:37

Quote:

or the ability to climb stairs
Errr it does:) or it should in the near future. Remeber three wheels on each side.:D

MattK 26-11-2002 19:38

Quote:

Originally posted by wysiswyg

Errr it does:) or it should in the near future. Remeber three wheels on each side.:D


WE KNOW!

Its just we want to see a working model

Jon K. 27-11-2002 08:56

I say it needs snow tires or little chains to go around the tires.

Joe Matt 27-11-2002 09:26

They do.


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