The future belongs to electric transport! 5 popular models of gyroboards

The affordable U3 mini segway from the young brand Smart Balance Wheel has been on store shelves since 2016. The model is sharpened for leisurely rides along park paths and a flat sidewalk in the urban cycle of movement.

The gyroboard is mounted on small wheels (6.5 inches in diameter), the dynamics of which are set by two 350-watt electric motors. At maximum speed, the board develops a speed of over 15 km / h. You can ride it non-stop for distances up to 20 km, after which the Smart Balance Wheel U3 will be asked to charge a 4400 mAh battery. This procedure will take approximately 1.5-2 hours.

The self-balancing device is armed with side lights to indicate a gyroboard on night roads, as well as built-in speakers for trips with a breeze and music. As a source of audio tracks, it is customary to use a smartphone connected to a mini-segway via a Bluetooth wireless network. The Smart Balance Wheel U3 is equipped with a remote control with buttons for locking and unlocking the device's electric drive.

A special bet in the model is made on a wide range of various colors and bright prints, both in unisex style and in design purely for kids or the beautiful half of humanity. A remarkable external "wrapper" allows the gyroboard to stand out from the crowd of its kind, in addition, it protects the electronics from dust and moisture (the declared degree of protection of the model is marked IP54). The board would still have more sensitive sensors, more ground clearance, and more powerful headlights - and in the low-cost segment there would be no equal to it at all.

The second iteration of the gyroboard with a domestic pedigree for urban roads turned out to be even more beautiful and better than the BRAVIS G65 Urban , which is loved by many adherents of new technologies in the field of self-propelled electric vehicles.

The two-wheeled gadget quickly accelerates to 12 km / h and overcomes a half-marathon distance (over 20 km) on a single battery charge. On the way, he is able to conquer climbs with a steepness of up to 17 °. And in order to protect the user from possible falls, the gyroboard gently responds to all commands (deviations of the body back and forth and redistribution of weight on one of the legs to make a turn).

The 6.5-inch board wheels are shod in rubber with a tread that is omnivorous on many types of surfaces. However, the size of the wheels and low ground clearance offset the off-road properties of the model. It is much more comfortable to move on it on smooth asphalt and evenly laid paving slabs than to jump on a bumpy roadway.

The “body” of the BRAVIS G65 Urban II has a built -in LED backlight: red stops in the back, and blue position lights in front to indicate the visibility of the device on the road. In addition, the wings of the model are covered with rubberized pads to protect the body from damage when rolled over. Also, the hoverboard is not afraid of puddles - protection according to the IP54 standard implies the possibility of operating the device in the rain. Finally, it would be useful to mention the 4400 mAh battery manufactured by Samsung, which gives confidence in the reliability of the batteries used.

What tricks do manufacturers of self-balancing vehicles go to in order to stand out from the mass of the same type of vehicles. For example, some gyroboards are equipped with built-in speakers for rides with musical accompaniment, while others have a USB port for charging gadgets in their arsenal. A unique jumping gyroboard 2E Jump HB101 stands apart from their background.

The possibility of jumping is implemented due to the protruding holders, for which you need to cling to your feet. The device rises into the air under the influence of the force of the legs, pressing against the sides of the case. Those. the jump must be made directly by the “rider” of the gyroboard, which will need to be well adjusted. A few minutes of hard training - and curbs, along with speed bumps and other obstacles along the way, are overcome in one sitting.

A comfortable landing after the jump is facilitated by tubeless tyres mounted on 7.5-inch wheels. They, in turn, are driven by two electric motors with a power of 350 watts. Measurements of the maximum speed of movement of the hoverboard show a figure of 13 km / h. The distance that the models can overcome on a single charge of a 4400 mAh battery reaches 15 km, which is not so much in comparison with their peers.

Powerful headlights are awarded separate flattering words, allowing you to safely drive on poorly lit roads. The gyroboard will be visible to other traffic participants thanks to the rear brake lights and multi-coloured illumination on the flaps. In addition, the model is very loyal to beginners - sensitive sensors demonstrate sensitive responsiveness to the slightest deviations of the rider's body, and electronics provide the board with additional stability and stability.

Ninebot is the successor to the notorious Segway brand, whose name has become a household name for the first representatives of the genus of self-balancing vehicles. The miniLITE model can be called a kind of modernized mini-version of bulky and clumsy segways, which even a 6-year-old child can handle trips.

Outwardly, the device stands out among its relatives in the class of gyroboards with a vertical stand sandwiched between the legs of the Segway "operator". By deflecting it in the required direction, the angle of rotation changes when moving. This control principle is easy to learn and safe, since the risk of involuntary changes in the trajectory at high speed "flight" is minimized. The only regret is the fact that there is no support for adjusting the bar in height.

The driving force of a gyroboard with a handle is a couple of 350-watt engines that can accelerate the model up to 18 km / h. The maximum weight of the rider, which the gadget can withstand on wheels, must not exceed 80 kg. As a moral compensation for the low carrying capacity, the mini-segway is ready to boast of improved cross-country ability on uneven road surfaces, for which it is necessary to say “thank you” to the 10.5-inch wheels.

Rider Ninebot miniLITE is given the opportunity to collect information about trips using the Ninebot by Segway mobile application. It also sets the color tone of the illumination, displays data on the speed of movement and the remaining energy in the battery tanks, arming the device(when an attempt is made to steal, a light and sound alarm is activated and the wheels are blocked). Comfort in the daily operation of a self-propelled device is added by a handle on the bar for the convenience of carrying the Segway in your hands.

Under the sign of the Airwheel brand, a wide range of personal electric vehicles of the future is produced: bicycles, scooters, unicycles and gyroboards. One of the brightest models of the latter kind is the Airwhell S8 + - a hoverboard with a central rack, which is equipped with a seat for comfortable rides in a sitting position.

The saddle is adjustable in height within 5 cm, so people of different heights (with the exception of tall users) can count on a comfortable fit. In parallel, the rod acts as a turning mechanism. The fancily curving stance is flanked by foot pads topped with impact-absorbing rubber with a pronounced texture.

The device is sharpened for a quiet ride - due to its design features and heavy weight (over 16 kg), it is unlikely to fit for tricks and action-style riding. Nevertheless, he can reach a maximum speed of up to 16 km / h, and you can leave on a single battery charge for a distance of about 30 km from the starting point. Of course, the specific distance of the hoverboard run directly depends on the type of road surface and the weight of the driver (no more than 120 kg).

In active mode, the gyroboard always keeps in touch with a pre-linked smartphone, on the display of which the Airwheel application displays data on the current speed of movement, the location of the device, records the distance traveled and shows the remaining battery level. Additional functionality of the application provides the ability to share photos and communicate with the owners of other hoverboards of this brand. And in order not to take your smartphone out of your pocket once again, the key functions are duplicated on a mini-remote control, since two of them are included in the factory package of the model.