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Here is a video clip from some Japanese show showing a Chimpanzee riding on a Segway. I'm not sure of everything that went on behind the scenes, but it looks like after watching the person ride around on the Segway and a few trial runs, the Chimpanzee seemed to get the hang of it.

The Japanese audience seems to think it is a riot watching the little guy race around on the Segway (really - it is hilarious ), but I think this says something to the intuitive control of the Segway. Dean Kamen said he wanted the Segway to be as easy and intuitive to a user as walking - I think this clip reinforces that is the case.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pFv8CAniYQ
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Re: Chimpanzee Rides a Segway
That is impressive, only Jake would find something like this
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That is impressive, only Jake would find something like this
It was on Digg.
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Re: Chimpanzee Rides a Segway
that is awesome
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Re: Chimpanzee Rides a Segway
That makes me want to get a chimpanzee.



And a Segway.
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