May 03, 2018

86: Segway Evolution

1 hour 37 minutes

Self-balancing vehicles started with the Segway in 2001, but since then they've evolved, losing their handle bars and even losing a wheel. We look at how they've evolved over time, how safe they are and how potentially crazy John is, since he's started riding one.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.

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Segway Inc

Segway PT

Segway Online Store

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Focus Designs

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Airwheel X3

Fastwheel Ring Electric Unicycle

Solowheel Orbit

DC Motors

Brushless DC Motors

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Vibrating Structure Gyroscope

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Brushless DC Motor Construction and Operating Principles

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Episode Silver Producers:

Carsten Hansen and John Whitlow.

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