Using the relieve the brand new 2 wheel self balancing electric scooter, 2015 has been a thrilling year for gadget fans. Across the world, individuals are taking to YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to post photos and videos of themselves zipping around with this 2 wheel contraption which basically appears to be a board having a wheel on either sides.

A cross between a skateboard as well as a segway, this mini Segway (devoid of the handle) type thing is blowing up in popularity, fuelled in part with the volume of celebrities which have been seen using one. From Bieber assault to Soulja Boy, Kendall Jenner to Jamie Foxx, all have tried their hand as of this nifty little gadget, and seem to own a great deal of fun doing this.

Nicknamed the ‘swegway’ (as a consequence of it’s likeness for the Segway, but a ‘cooler’ version) we’re not sure entirely where this specific two wheel self balancing scooter descends from or who invented the initial. More than likely it descends from some factory in China. The 1st glimpses we were treated to of it in media were an item referred to as IO Hawk, a scooter that will cost you an impressive $1800. This was in January of 2015. Ever since then many cheaper versions the exact same product attended available on the market along with the average price right now is apparently around $500.

What makes it work? Basically you climb onto both panels and shift the body weight slightly forward or slightly back also it senses this bodyweight change and moves backwards or forwards. This may also turn left or right. This two wheel self balancing scooter is becoming quite popular it’s actually being touted because personal mobility device of the future. Who would like to walk when you are able glide, right? Plus it is a lot faster than walking, travelling at speeds of 6mph to 10mph.