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.Miscellaneous Links:

iBOT
Segway Inc
Segway PT
Segway Online Store
Jimi Heselden
Personal Transporter
Eunicycle
Trevor Blackwell
Focus Designs
The Inventor Of The Hoverboard Says He’s Made No Money From It
Razor Hovertrax
Shane Chen
The inventor of the hoverboard says he’s made no money from it | Technology | The Guardian
Personal Transporter
Rules For Personal Mobility Devices - Queensland Government
Pedestrians Call For Cycle Ban
Airwheel X3
Fastwheel Ring Electric Unicycle
Solowheel Orbit
DC Motors
Brushless DC Motors
iPhone 4 Gyroscope Teardown
Vibrating Structure Gyroscope
Why And How To Control Brushless DC Motors
Brushless DC Motor Construction and Operating Principles

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