Toyota tests Segway-like stand-up-and-ride machine

August 4, 2008 | Source: AP

Toyota has developed the “Winglet,” a motorized stand-up-and-ride Segway lookalike designed to help people scoot around at malls and airports.

The Winglet goes up to 3.7 mph, about the same speed as pedestrians. Toyota envisions a future in which the Winglet will have wireless technology so it relays shopping information at stores. Or it might recharge its batteries itself, or come pick you up when you beckon it, toting your luggage.