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Segway Recalling 23,000 Scooters
DocJohn writes, "For the second time in 3 years, Segway has announced a recall of all Segway Personal Transporters. The problem described is that the Segway 'can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall. This can occur when the device is tilted back by the Speed Limiter and the rider comes off and then back onto the device within a short period of time.' A software update is needed to fix the problem." This AP story mentions President Bush's 2003 stumble on a Segway without speculating on whether the cause was the software glitch behind the current recall.
This AP story mentions President Bush's 2003 stumble on a Segway without speculating on whether the cause was the software glitch behind the current recall.
More likely he just didn't know how to ride particularly well yet. They do take some practice.
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Why, there are plenty of valid reasons for getting/using them. It's not just an "I have too much money on my hands" kind of thing.
Ex, I've got bad vision and can't drive a street operated motor vehicle. A segway could actually be useful for me in this case, especially in a city with less than sufficient mass transit.
Now, Yes, I could ride a bike, but so could everyone who drives their own car.
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This is where some of our DHS money went. Granted, supposedly it has really paid off for patrolling cops in reducing vandalism, though I don't know what benefit they have over bicycles that offset the steep cost difference.