1. Segway

A segway is a two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transporter device invented by Dean Kamen. It is a registered trademark of Segway Inc. It was brought to market in 2001 as the Segway HT, and then subsequently as the Segway PT. HT is an initialism for 'human transporter' and PT for 'personal transporter.'

  • Often allowed on sidewalks, bike paths, or low-speed roads.
  • Minimum age is usually 12–16 years (varies).
  • Helmet often recommended or required, especially for minors.
  • Usually not allowed on highways or high-speed traffic areas.
  • Segways are often speed-limited (e.g. 10–20 km/h or 6–12 mph).
Segway