What is this vehicle? EDIT: It's an electric unicycle

null · 3rd January 2018, 18:11

Seem to be some form of a single wheel electric gyro mover. Got it as a forward & thought of asking here.

https://youtu.be/L5mxsebi6Y4

So, what is this?

PS: mods, edit the title when we have a name for this appliance/vehicle

racer_ash · 3rd January 2018, 18:17

^^ Its called a segway and is a mode of a personal transport used in many European countries.

In many countries, Segway tours too are available that take tourists around the city so as to cover many more places that via conventional walking.

null · 3rd January 2018, 18:36

Well, i m aware of segway (since it was introduced). I wanted to know the commerical brand/model of this since I am seeing it for the first time on the streets of Bangalore.

I am told this is an Airwheel model. Can anyone confirm?

swissknife · 3rd January 2018, 18:44

I think the product is called F-Wheel. More information is available here

https://www.fwheel.cc/creative-emplo...-in-singapore/

Jaggu · 3rd January 2018, 20:49

This is so super kewl stuff! How much is the range for one of these? Can it do inclines?

I think the rider should wear a helmet though, especially on our public roads.

Edit: Found the details, this is so kewl!

srishiva · 3rd January 2018, 21:30

I received the same video as a whatsapp forward today. I think Segway has an handle and this is without it.
But we need all Bengaluru roads to be white topped so that we can have no issue using this.

YaeJay · 3rd January 2018, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

This is so super kewl stuff! How much is the range for one of these? Can it do inclines?

I think the rider should wear a helmet though, especially on our public roads.

Edit: Found the details, this is so kewl!

Thanks null and Jaggu ! climbing champion, 22 degree incline, 130 kg load, 50 to 150 mins charge time with a range of 20 to 45 kms. Sounds like Rajinikanth!

Doge · 4th January 2018, 00:01

I do see these quite often in Italy. It's quite a sight to look at a guy on a wheel that looks like it's from star wars, next to an old Catholic Church.

Omkar · 5th January 2018, 11:27

Here's the advertisement video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3tHqueiOTE

Seems like a new age skateboard.

Jaguar · 5th January 2018, 11:53

I don't think it is the Dolphin FWheel. Might be some Indian startup testing a clone.

vinukm · 5th January 2018, 12:01

This person stays near Jayanagar (Sangam Circle) in my Uncle's PG. This is procured from out of country. I have asked for the details. Will post once I get them

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