Understanding What A Two Wheel Scooter Is

By Betty Phillips


Today, what only existed as imaginations in the minds of people are being turned into reality by inventions and technological advancements. A two wheel scooter is a good example of products that have been invented recently because of better technology. The device is also called a self-balancing two-wheeled board or scooter. It refers to a portable vehicle that is powered by rechargeable batteries. Electricity is also used to power some models.

The two wheels the vehicle has are arranged side-by-side and not in linear. The rider stands on a platform that links and holds the wheels together. A balancing effect comes from internally located balancing mechanisms. Models vary in how accurately and fast the controls are. Expensive models are usually more effective and have sharper controls as compared to low-cost models.

Controls are also internally located and protected by the standing platform. The device is controlled by the feet of the rider on a built-in hygroscopic, sensored platform. The device originated in China, but has since become very popular in the United States following adoption by several celebrities. The public has also adopted it in large numbers. The device does not have any universally accepted name. The various names used are usually associated with the distributing company and not the Chinese manufacturers.

The inventor and first manufacturer of the product is hard to pinpoint because of fast growth and expansion in Chinese industries. However, Chic Robotics and Shane Chen have laid forth claims of being the original inventors. Chen in particular has claimed that the idea was stolen from him by manufacturing companies. Patent-related battles and claims have since ensued with little fruition.

American celebrities such as Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx, Kendall Jenner, Soulja Boy, and Wiz Khalifa are usually credited with making the gadget popular worldwide. There are videos on the internet of American celebrities riding on the devices or falling off them. Many brands of the gadget exist today and they differ in many ways. Some of the brands that are most popular today include Cyboard, Monoboard, Monorover, Esway, Airboard, Swagway, and Roadrunner.

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.

The weight also varies diversely and does not usually determine the speed. Most brands produced so far weigh above 100 kilograms, but stay below 150 kilograms. With more research and ever growing sophistication in technology, the vehicles are likely to move with higher speeds and weight much less. The range has stayed below 25 kilometers and above 10 kilometers in most popular brands.

One can buy the vehicle from a number of sources including local and online stores. Major online stores that sell them include eBay, Amazon, and Alibaba. Shipping costs are usually included in the prices quoted on online stores. Various models can be accessed from a single store.




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