Toyota is developing a Segway-like personal transportation device called the Winglet, partly based on robotics technology from sony.
The Winglet looks like a slimmed-down version of the Segway.It can carry an average size person a littile over 6 miles at a speed of arround 3.7 mph. Toyota hopes to see commecialization of it in the early 2010s.
The smallest model weights about 22 pounds and has a range of just over 3miles. The medium and large versions both weight about 26 pounds and have double the range. Sll hsve a cruising speed of 3.7 mph-a brisk walking pace. In comparison, the Segway i2 Weighs 106 pounds , can travel up to 24 miles, and has a top speed of12 mph.
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