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DESIGN NAME: Segway ST
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Electric Kickscooter
INSPIRATION: In the post-pandemic era, the proportion of transportation modes such as railways, public transportation, and taxis is decreasing, while modes of transportation such as bicycles and personal mobility devices are significantly increasing. Electric scooters, as emerging means of transportation in Europe and America, provide a more convenient option for users who need to commute short to medium distances.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Segway ST is an electric scooter designed for short to medium distance commuting and recreational activities. It is a legal means of transportation in Europe and America, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and provide a convenient and environmentally friendly personal commuting experience.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: By using the throttle and brake on the handle to control the riding of the scooter, there are four speed modes that can be adjusted, including high and low beam lights, which can meet the needs of day and night riding.Can connect to a mobile app to view various vehicle conditions
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Started in January 2022, expected to be launched in August 2024, and exhibited at the CES exhibition in January 2024
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: With a top speed of 80 km/h and a maximum range of 70 km, it offers industry-leading stability at high speeds due to its front and rear dual shock absorbers and high-strength integrated bent pipe frame. The scooter is equipped with advanced safety features such as front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, SMART-ABS braking system, and traction control system.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: vehicle size
Folding: 1340 * 680 * 690cm,
Expansion: 1340 * 680 * 1355cm
TAGS: Scooters, Technology Sense, Future Sense, High Performance, Off road
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Through the research and user interviews, the most important factors identified by users regarding high-performance electric scooters are safety, riding stability, range, power performance, and design style.
CHALLENGE: By studying the product definition and existing manufacturing processes, a one-piece bent pipe frame is used to achieve lightweight construction and vehicle rigidity. The low center of gravity design, along with the front dual-arm suspension system and rear trailing arm suspension system, ensures riding stability.
ADDED DATE: 2024-03-05 08:34:33
TEAM MEMBERS (4) : Ji Lin, Yongjie Li, Junfu Lin and Huiqian Zhu
IMAGE CREDITS: All uploaded images and videos belong to designer Li Yongjie
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Patent number: 2023304476252
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CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS |
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NAME: Segway
PROFILE: Segway-Ninebot is a smart mobility company focusing on creative short-distance transportation and robots. It owns two prominent brands, Ninebot and Segway.
Segway-Ninebot was established in 2012. Headquartered in Beijing, China, Segway-Ninebot has three major business territories including Asia Pacific, Europe and America, with subsidiaries in Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, Dallas, Amsterdam, Seoul, Munich, Changzhou, Hangzhou and Shenzhen.
With an international perspective and the mission to“simplify the movement of people and objects, and make life more convenient and fun”, Segway-Ninebot is dedicated to leading the innovation of short-distance transportation and robotics. With 2 production bases in Changzhou and Shenzhen, Segway-Ninebot has production capacity of over 10 million vehicles, selling products to more than 100 countries and territories. In October of 2014, Ninebot received an investment totaling 80 million dollars from Xiaomi, Sequoia Capital and Shunwei. In March of 2015, Ninebot acquired Segway to form a global enterprise; In the same year, it completed the Series-B financing of 60 million dollars from Intel and GIC. In October of 2017, Segway-Ninebot completed the Series-C financing from a fund managed by SDIC and China Mobile Fund. On October 29th, 2020, Segway-Ninebot successfully went public on STAR Market of Shanghai Stock Exchange (Stock name: Ninebot Limited, Stock code: 689009) and became China's first public company in the structure of VIE and CDR.
As a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, manufacturing, sales and service, Segway-Ninebot has applied more than 4800 global intellectual property which have been put into use in multiple areas including innovative mobility, robotics and entertainment. With products ranging from self-balancing scooter, kickscooter, electric moped, all-terrain vehicle, electric go-kart, mecha kit, delivery robot and intelligent shared scooter, Segway-Ninebot strives to fulfill the diverse and personal needs of customers, and to stay at the forefront of the innovation and development of the industry.
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