Development of a three-wheeled segway

 Many ordinary people are sure that the Segways are nothing more than a fashionable curiosity, of little use for practical use. At the same time, no logical arguments are taken into account, and numerous positive reviews of the owners and more than ten years of history (which is not at all typical for a fashionable novelty) are ignored. A similar situation in knowledgeable people can only cause a smile: bicycles, motorcycles, and even airplanes have experienced a similar attitude towards themselves at one time, and the arguments were almost the same (“It will definitely fall!”, “It will not work, this is a deception for simpletons! "). However, this did not stop the creators, and quite quickly even the most ardent "screamers" began to use new products, having previously experienced a sudden attack of amnesia.

History of creation

It is very interesting and instructive. (hoverboards black friday sale)Dean Kamen - an inventor from God, started with the development of various medical devices, after which he became interested in environmental issues and first created DEKA Research & Development Corp, and soon another company, First. Something similar to Edison (and not so much in appearance as in his passion for his work), in 2002 he created a fundamentally new vehicle called Ginger, which quickly changed its name to Segway.

A three-wheeled segway? Why not!

Tricycle SegwayIt cannot be said that the recently announced announcement, heralding the imminent appearance of a 3-wheeled Segway, sounded like a bolt from the blue. In general, no one expected something ordinary and traditional from Kamen, whom many colleagues compare to Steve Jobs, because such news was received normally.

The model, called SE-3 Patroller, is designed to solve several problems at once. First, it must convince skeptics that such a vehicle has the right to life (many are still afraid of the two-wheeled predecessors of the novelty). Secondly, SE-3 Patroller should somewhat strengthen the company's position in the market, which is experiencing quite strong pressure from competitors. Thirdly, the Segway needs "fresh blood" and expansion of the scope of application, because you can't earn much on enthusiasts.

SE-3 Patroller is designed for use in security agencies, police structures and the army. At the same time, the company is silent about how well some design qualities (relatively low speed and some restrictions on maneuverability) are combined with the requirements for mobility, reliability and high speeds, usually imposed on special vehicles.

Some design features

It is assumed that all data regarding the current operating parameters of the Segway will be transmitted to a special display (4-5 inches), and anti-roll limiters and independent hydraulic brakes will be integrated into the design itself. Electronics will receive its own operating OS, it will be possible to charge personal gadgets, and some modifications will acquire built-in GPS.

The idyllic picture, as often happens, can be destroyed by the estimated price of the novelty, which is expected at the level of 12-15 thousand dollars. (hummer hoverboard)Perhaps such figures for many special forces will turn out to be normal, but it is unlikely that a device with such a price tag will quickly fall into the mass segment, especially considering the cost of bicycles or motorcycles, which often turns out to be an order of magnitude less burdensome.