Human Transporter?

[Paul Watson]

Michael A. Barnhart wrote: Human Transporter Weren't you disapointed though when Ginger was revealed as this Segway job, a glorified scooter? Yes admitedly it has some amazing technology in it, but it is not world changing or especially inventive.

Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South Africa

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[Michael A Barnhart]

I do believe it is a godo example of how far technology has made it though. 10 to 15 miles on those little batteries is pretty impressive. And the contol system to keep you in balance must be done well to work. Yes it is $5K US but still now market able. With a few price drops what does this open up to at least some handicap that are now in wheelchairs. "I will find a new sig someday."

[Paul Watson]

Michael A. Barnhart wrote: I do believe it is a godo example of how far technology has made it though. 10 to 15 miles on those little batteries is pretty impressive. And the contol system to keep you in balance must be done well to work. Indeed I am suitably impressed by the technology. But the hype of Ginger would have you believe that within two months of it's release life would be radically changed, city centers transformed and McDonalds burgers would taste good. It was a big let down in idea terms. Technology wise the challenges they set and solved will be very useful for a lot of other things (new wheelchair systems as you mentioned.)

Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South Africa

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[Michael A Barnhart]

Paul Watson wrote: But the hype of Ginger would have you believe that within two months of it's release life would be radically changed, I guess I am glad I missed that part.:-D "I will find a new sig someday."