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> Walking isn't hard for most people; in fact, for most people, walking is among the most pleasant human activities. But walking is hard for some people, and I
by sterlind 4y ago
> Walking isn't hard for most people; in fact, for most people, walking is among the most pleasant human activities.
But walking is hard for some people, and I don't get why Segways didn't take off as mobility aids. Especially since the Segway technology came from a power wheelchair that was able to stand and climb stairs (!) Yet even there, I don't know any paras or quads who use them, or anything like them.
Hoverboards require balance, e-bikes are hard to mount, neither can be used (politely) indoors. My wheelchair has e-bike-like wheels, which helps amazingly, but I can still walk a bit, so I'd like some kind of compromise. Where's the innovation? It's 2022 and I want my powered exoskeleton, damnit!
- johnbcoughlin 4y agoWell, walking is hard for many people of course, but for most of them, mounting and dismounting a Segway would seem to be almost as hard.
- sterlind 4y agoif it's an endurance thing, mounting a Segway would be easier. if it's a dexterity thing, yeah, Segways wouldn't be safe.