Do you remember hoverboards? They made a quite big entry in the field of two-wheeled self-balancing scooters in 2015. Trendy and attractive, hoverboards seemed to make a good promise for the future transportation. They were spotted under the feet of almost every athlete. Celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber were heard to develop special passion for hoverboards.
But the plight of the hoverboards started demising soon after explosion of board batteries and serious injuries started coming into notice. Sources say, at least 11 fires were encountered in every 10 states. But what exactly caused the fire? Same lithium-ion batteries that are used for every other gadget like cell phones and laptops are used in hoverboards too. So where does the dispute lie? Researches assure that low quality batteries were used by less reputed brands that attracted customers for their low prices. These issues hindered the gradual popularity and advancement of hoverboard.
Another big name in the field of electric wheels is the Segway. Constantly holding its position since 2004, Segway has always remained a home for safety and high-quality all around the world. It has made an effort to dominate rigidly in the market of self-balancing electric vehicle.
Segways provide a foot platform that makes one feel safer than that in a hoverboard. Throughout years Segways have only remained focused on its upgradation. Providing a maximum speed of 10mph, Segways have the technique of slowing down by leaning backwards. It has been assured that Segways are better than hoverboards in terms of steering.
Hoverboards require you to move your feet in the direction you want to go. But the presence of handlebars in Segways makes it easily controllable. The waist-high handlebars make the ride all the more fun but in case of hoverboards, a little bit of motor memory skills is required. A Segway further provides one with advantages like rising notifications on the LED screen placed at the middle. This alarms you when you are riding at a high speed.
During the time of this mishap in the field of hoverboards, the Segway’s extended their modest help to introduce the new MiniPro hoverboard that is a reformed hoverboard featuring all the characteristics of a Segway except the handlebar. Instead a kneepad is used to steer around. The knee-controlling steering might feel a bit odd but it works amazingly. Moreover, the presence of headlights makes it easier for people to see the road clearly. Controlled via Bluetooth, this makes one travel up to 14 miles using a single battery.
The MiniPro is symbolic of the new and safer breed of hoverboards. All those cities that had once banned hoverboards for their failure, are now re-introducing hoverboards. Popular online shopping sites like Amazon and Best Buy which had stopped the dealership of these devices have once again started selling them.
The hoverboards are re-attempting to come back in this field cautiously. And now after a year of the failures and problems, they are expected to present themselves in a new way that can help them to get back at work. It is time to check whether they succeed to make a long-lasting impact in this market or not!