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Understanding What A Two Wheel Scooter Is

By Betty Phillips


Today, technological advancements and inventions are turning what seemed to be dreams a few years ago into reality. One invention that proves this point is the two wheel scooter, which also goes by the name self-balancing two-wheeled scooter or boards. This device is a kind of portable vehicles capable of being powered by rechargeable batteries. It is usually small in size and can only accommodate a single passenger at a time. More recent models allow for powering using electricity and other mechanisms.

The vehicle consists of two wheels that are arranged side-by-side as opposed to one coming after the other lie in the case of a bike. The two wheels are joined together by a platform over which the rider stands. Balancing is achieved through an internal balancing mechanism, which is usually covered from view by the platform on which the rider stands. The accuracy and reaction time of various balancing mechanisms vary among various models.

The standing platform protects and covers the controls, which are internally located too. The rider controls the device by their feet on built-in hygroscopic, sensored platform. The origin of the vehicle is China, but the adoption by several American celebrities made it popular. The public followed the suit of the celebrities. There is no universal name for the vehicle. Names are given depending on the distributor and not the Chinese company that manufactured it.

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.

Popularity of this gadget is mostly attributed to American celebrities such as Soulja Boy, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx, and Kendall Jenner. These celebrities have appeared in video recordings riding the vehicle or falling off it in a funny manner. There are many brands of this vehicle and they all vary in various specifications. Some of the most popular brands include Esway, Airboard, ACyboard, Monoboard, Monorover, Swagway, and Roadrunner among many others.

Aspects such as weight, speed of travel, and range among others vary in various models. Popular models mostly travel at speeds between 10-20 km/h. Internal engineering is responsible for determining speed. Hence it is a factor specified by the manufacturer and cannot be altered by the user.

The weight of the product varies a lot and speed is not dependent on it. Currently, most popular brands weigh below 150 kilograms, but stay above 100 kilograms. Research in these products is ongoing and faster, lighter models are likely to be produced in future. The range stays between 10 to 25 kilometers for most models in wide use today.

There are several sources to buy the gadget from including online and local stores. Among the major online stores where one can make a purchase from include eBay, Alibaba, and Amazon. Online stores quote prices inclusive of shipping costs are. A single store usually stocks models from different manufacturers and distributors.




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