Toshiba is a huge company, but it's not necessarily known as a maker of robots. Their "Wheelie" for indoor use is an autonomous, 2-wheeled robot, which is still in prototype stage and somehow reminiscent of a Segway in its basic design.
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Wheelie: Toshiba’s new robot is cute, autonomous and maybe even useful (video)
Mantys is part motorized scooter, part golf cart, and a pinch of Segway
Oh I like this very much. Very much indeed. The Mantys (or “MANTYS” as the company shouts) is a personal motorized golf cart that’s steered simply by shifting your weight. It weighs just 45 pounds, has a top speed of 12.5 miles per hour, and can go for 36 holes before needing to be...
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Video: Prototype Jettupakku
Don’t lie. You laughed. Also: I can’t be the only one that would prefer one of these to a Segway.
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Segway Acquired By UK-Based Firm, CEO Out
With no fanfare to speak of, Segway Inc, the company behind the gyroscope-powered, self balancing scooters, has been acquired by a UK-based firm. The news was first reported this morning Mass High Tech, and has since been confirmed on Segway's official blog. Segway has also confirmed that CEO James Norrod is...
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