Lack of Segways at Regionals?

[Ashley Weed]

Originally Posted by Billfred

I somehow doubt it.

I remember in Atlanta last year, it must've been ten minutes before I could work my way close enough to ask for a signature on my popped five-point ball.

And this year in Manchester, you had to be quick to catch Dean (or Dave, or Woodie, for that matter) to get a few words in.

Perhaps it was because the doors were opening, and the crowd was pouring in. Or, since he was sans Segway, perhaps he just isn't as noticeable without the extra few inches in height.

On a side note from earlier, Dean also spent 45 mins to an hour walking around the pit area on his own. Was he asked for autographs, sure not doubting it one bit. However, I remember ohh, many moons ago maybe 4 years now? at the first Annapolis Regional when Dean could barely make it from the entrance to the judges viewing area in an hour he had so many eager students approach him.


Back on track.... excellent info on the new Segway's at segway.com
and
Segway Chat

[Joe Matt]

I'm not worried about the amount of Segways at a regoinal, I'd rather see them out in the real world than at a robotics competition IMHO....