What is a Segway PT?

The Segway PT is a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle invented by Dean Kamen. It is produced by Segway Inc. of New Hampshire, USA. The name "Segway" is a homophone of "segue" (a smooth transition, literally Italian for "follows"). PT is an initialism for personal transporter while the old suffix HT was an initialism for human transporter.

Computers and motors in the base of the device keep the Segway PT upright when powered on with balancing enabled. Users lean forward to go forward, lean back to go backward, and turn by using a "Lean Steer" handlebar, leaning it left or right. Segway PTs are driven by electric motors at up to 12.5 miles per hour (20.1 km/h). Gyroscopic sensors are used to detect tilting of the device which indicates a departure from perfect balance. Motors driving the wheels are commanded as needed to bring the PT back into balance.

The Segway was unveiled in 2001, following months of very public speculation, and first produced in 2002.[1]

The limited capabilities compared to vehicles of similar price have limited Segway market penetration by the general population. Segways have had success in niche markets such as transportation for police departments, military bases, warehouses, corporate campuses or industrial sites. The legal road worthiness of the Segway varies with different jurisdictions' classification of the device as a motor vehicle.

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All About Segway X2

Disport edge-by-edge with your foursome instead of separating up into two carts. The Segway Scooter x2 Golf is your answer to smooth maneuverability on the course. Its innovative design moves you over a variety of terrain, be it in grass,gravel and in your favorite off-road spot. If you're a golfer, you'll ardour it. If you're not a golfer, you'll desire to go along for the ride.

Turf-clubby tires let you tour on the grass and off the cart trail for a faster play, and increased elevation offers the superb angle on the greens and a smooth,stable ride and durability you've come to expect from Segway Scooter x2. And close to an simple-entry bag transporter and scorecard clasp included in the packet, convenience is par for the course.

How fast does a segway go?

Segway Scooter x2 has a maximum speed of 20kmh and has a range of 22.52km or up to 36 holes.