Segway introduces RMP hyperdirectional transport |
By now I think we are all on board with the fact that the two-wheeled segway is ridiculous. Anyone riding one looks like they should be leaving a trail of drool in their wake. Well, Segway just redeemed themselves with this nice piece of work. The RMP “hyperdirectional” transporter was introduced at this year’s RoboBusiness, and can hold at least one super-size 400-pound human.
It has a nice tank type look. Seems like it can do it’s thing in just about in any direction too. Aside from that my friends, details are elusive. No release date either. But the term “fifty thousand dollars” should be enough to scare most of you off.
MAKE @ RobotBusiness 2008 Segway RMP - video powered by Metacafe
[makezine] VIA [Engadget]
|
 |  |  |  |
those are some crazy wheels. i’d like to know how those wheels actually work.
besides that… i dunno, i don’t find this thing too interesting.. or practical.