The Segway i2 Personal Transport is geared toward commuting and running errands in an urban envronment. Both the i2 and x2 models have a new technology called LeanSteer which allows the driver to turn left or right by just leaning in that direction. The i2 will cost $4,995.
A special version of the i2 for police is being used at BWI airport.
The x2 Personal Transport is Segway’s version of a dirt bike. The top speed of both the i2 and x2 is about 12.5 miles per hour. Batteries will last for about 12 miles. The x2 will retail for about $5,495.
The x2 is designed to ride over nature trails, hills and beaches.
The wireless InfoKey is a remote control unit that monitors data such as battery level, speed and distance. It also includes a security alarm that goes off when someone other than the owner steps on the vehicle.
Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Previously, Bill was an IT manager in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.
