Toyota Winglet
This article is about Toyota transportation product. For device used in aviation, see Wingtip device.
The Toyota Winglet is a self-balancing two-wheeled scooter[1] similar in form and function to the Segway PT and the Honda U3-X. It is capable of cruising at 6 km/h (3.7 mph). Unveiled August 1, 2008,[1] it is not known when or if the Winglet will be offered for consumer sale. Toyota tested the devices on the third quarter of 2009 in a Japanese airport and a seaside resort.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Toyota Develops Personal Transport Assistance Robot 'Winglet'". 2008-08-01. Retrieved 2010-04-16.
External links
- Segway, meet the Toyota Winglet
- Toyota Announces the Development of the Winglet, a Personal Transport Assistant
- Toyota's Winglet aims to usurp Segway, why we don't know (updated with video)
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