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Originally Posted by Richard
Right now the Segway is seen by most people as toy for well-heeled technology enthusiasts. In a few years it may be seen as a mobility aid for fat people.
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I would really like to see the Segway catch on with people with limited mobility issues. My mother is aging and if she walks any distance, she can't catch her breath. She definitely does not need a wheel chair but a Segway would be perfect for her for family outings and shopping. I'm sure there are many people out there who could benefit from this. A lot of it is working through the mindset via exposure.
In Austin, we have mounted police in areas like the parks. Also we have bicycle police downtown, esp. on a famous 'party' street called 6th Street. Segways would work nicely for them and also for tourists/businesses in our downtown area. I also think they would be great on university campuses.
Edit: In Britain, the perfect place for Segways would be Hogwarts.
(sorry, I just could not resist...I did try.)
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