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Civicsman · 01-05-2020, 01:57 PM

Segway announces a new "S-Pod" prototype/product at CES. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/s...veal-features/

References to the new product were previously posted in the Segway Chat "news" section, but this article is in English and includes a photo.

The new prototype appears to be a production-intent version of Project PUMA, from 2009. (long lead time, wot?)

Here is a photo of (former) Segway senior controls engineer, Michael Gansler, demonstrating the PUMA in New York City during the 2009 Auto Show. I worked closely with Mike on development of the Gen 2 LeanSteer technology, and just a tiny bit on the PUMA.

http://ec.i.uol.com.br/album/puma_ge...s_gm_f_019.jpg

I wonder whether S-Pod will be the commercial success that Gen 1/2 did not achieve? The fundamental similarity to the floater chairs seen in the movie "Wall-E" cannot be ignored.

01-05-2020, 01:57 PM	#1
Civicsman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Freedonia! Posts: 1,703	New Segway S-Pod Product Segway announces a new "S-Pod" prototype/product at CES. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/s...veal-features/ References to the new product were previously posted in the Segway Chat "news" section, but this article is in English and includes a photo. The new prototype appears to be a production-intent version of Project PUMA, from 2009. (long lead time, wot?) Here is a photo of (former) Segway senior controls engineer, Michael Gansler, demonstrating the PUMA in New York City during the 2009 Auto Show. I worked closely with Mike on development of the Gen 2 LeanSteer technology, and just a tiny bit on the PUMA. http://ec.i.uol.com.br/album/puma_ge...s_gm_f_019.jpg I wonder whether S-Pod will be the commercial success that Gen 1/2 did not achieve? The fundamental similarity to the floater chairs seen in the movie "Wall-E" cannot be ignored. Last edited by Civicsman; 01-05-2020 at 02:11 PM..