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When a device melds human and autonomous control systems so closely like this one does, the difference between a design flaw and user error becomes indistinguishable. It's just like voice recognition systems, is it the users fault they didn't speak the word properly or the devices fault that it didn't recognize the user?

The purpose of the device is established to defy gravity to allow motion. Is it the devices fault for operating incorrectly? Or is it the user's fault they fell down?


These are very important questions. When a device fails and allows for human injury, it opens up a door for lawsuits. Design imperfections are one common area lawsuits happen these days. I'm not saying Segway could, or will, be sued, or that there's anything wrong with it, but anything can happen. Even if Segway says they don't stand behind any previous claims, never underestimate the ingenuity of an idiot or the human will for free money. I'm sure somewhere along the line, someone will try...


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I've seen all sorts of pics of crashes, and let me tell you, most is driver error.
Really? I didn't know you could tell so much from a picture. You sound sure of yourself. You'll have to teach me how to do that one. You should become a forensic detective.
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