You'd need about $7,000 to get a new Segway if you were to buy one online, in the US. Sure, we’re not here to compare the innovative, electric two-wheeler with other similar creations, but we did stumble upon something that quite resembles Dean Kamen’s invention.
The Segway PT uses Gyroscopic sensors and accelerometer-based leveling sensors to detect the resulting changes in its pitch angle and, to maintain the balance. It drives its wheels forward or backward as needed to return its pitch to upright. It’s a system New Hampshire-born entrepreneur and inventor Dean L. Kamen created back in 2001, and you probably think of mall cops when you hear of them.
Even though the vehicle is relatively innovative, a stiff regulation and a spicy price have stopped them from being the most popular commuters out there. But what if we were to tell you there’s a smaller, more compact and a lot cheaper two-wheeler about to go on sale in the Netherlands later this month that could change that?
Dubbed Oxboard, the Dutch electric two-wheeler comes with smaller wheels, no handlebar and is a lot more affordable. With a top speed of 15 km/h (9.32 mph) and a range of 20 km (12 miles), the 11 kg (24 lbs) skateboard lookalike can easily be used for the last mile trip.
As far as Google Translate let us understand, it seems like the e-board will hit the market on May 22 with a retail price of EUR799 ($891). Whether or not it’s worth buying one it’s up to you to decide, but judging by the look of the young fellow’s face in the video below it’s seems like a lot of fun.
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