Friday, April 15, 2016

Understanding What A Two Wheel Scooter Is

By Betty Phillips


Today, innovations and technological advancements are leading the way into the achievement of products that were only imaginable a few years ago. A good example of such a product is a two wheel scooter, also called a self-balancing two-wheeled board or scooter. It is a portable vehicle powered by a rechargeable battery, although some models are currently powered by electricity.

The vehicle has a pair of wheels arranged side-by-side and not in a linear form like is the case with bikes. There is a platform over which the rider stands, which also joins the wheels together. Internal balancing mechanism produces the necessary balancing effect. The balancing mechanism is covered by the standing platform. How fast and accurately the vehicle reacts to controls is variable among different models. High-end models have more accurate controls than low-end models.

The standing platform also covers and protects the controls, which are located on the interior side. The standing platform contains built-in hygroscopic, sensored platform, which allows the rider to control the device with their feet. The device originally came from China but was made popular by the adoption by American celebrities. No universal name is used to refer to it. The name of the distributor is used instead of that of the manufacturing company in China.

The Chinese industry is growing so fast that it is hard to identify the specific company that invented and first produced the gadget. However, Shane Chen and Chic Robotics are among the inventors that have made claims of ownership. For instance, Chen, a Chinese businessman claimed to be the inventor and that companies stole the idea. Patent battles have been ongoing over ownership of this invention.

Many American celebrities including Jamie Foxx, Kendall Jenner, Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, and Soulja Boy are directly responsible for making the scooter popular. They exist on videos riding the scooters and sometimes falling off hilariously. Members of the public followed their suit and started buying the product. There are many brands today including Monorover, Esway, Airboard, Cyboard, Swagway, Roadrunner, and Monoboard. All brands vary in many aspects.

Among the most variable aspects of various models of the vehicle are speed, weight, and range. The fastest model can travel at a speed slightly above 20 km/h, while the slowest can travel at lower than 10 km/h. Speed is an internal factor and depends on the engineering specifications of the manufacturer.

Speed is never reliant on weight, which is another very variable factor among various models. Currently, the weight range of most popular models lies between 100-150 kilograms. Because of the popularity of this vehicles, a lot of research is in progress and soon lighter, faster brands will be developed. The distance range that can be travelled lies within 10-25 kilometers.

The vehicles can be bought from local stores as well as online stores such as Alibaba, Amazon, and eBay. Prices quoted usually include shipping costs to the destination. Most distributors sell various models, allowing buyers a wide choice.




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