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.

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.

Reduced dimensions and the Light prefix in the name are often attributes of a simplified version of the original device. However, in the case of the gyroboard from the Hoverbot company, everything is exactly the opposite - the “light” modification of the Hoverbot C2 and rides faster than the role model, has more range, and is easier to carry in your hands.

Having dropped about one and a half kilograms of excess weight, it became possible to accelerate the self-balancing device to 16 km / h, and its range without resorting to external energy supply is 22 km. Together with large wheels with a diameter of 10 inches, the board confidently travels on uneven asphalt and copes with light off-road conditions, since 90 mm ground clearance allows you not to cling to the bottom of bumps and small bumps on the way.

The assets of the gyroboard include a Bluetooth module and built-in speakers for playing music tracks from a wirelessly connected smartphone. By the standards of this kind of devices, the speakers produce loud and high-quality sound. Front and rear, the model is additionally equipped with parking lights - they do not illuminate the road, but they add visibility on it at night at times.

An important role when riding through puddles or in the rain is played by the protection of the body of the model according to the IP54 standard. And if the downpour intensifies to the point of obscenity or the gyroboard battery tanks are empty at the wrong moment, the device quickly hides in a complete bag and you can go further with it in the subway, by car or on your own two feet.

The iconBIT company, originally from Hong Kong, has gained fame thanks to high-quality and inexpensive media players that “pump” the smart functionality of TVs. However, the brand is not only famous for TV set-top boxes - the range of products manufactured under its sign also includes gyroboards. In particular, the Smart Scooter Kit model receives close attention.

The iconBIT Smart Scooter Kit is powered by two 6.5-inch wheels with built-in 350W brushless motors. They are powered by a 4400 mAh battery, on full tanks of which the device covers a distance of about 20 km. Acceleration is taken up to 15 km / h. It is best to ride a hoverboard on flat roads with a minimum of obstacles along the way, since the ground clearance of the model (30 mm) is clearly not conducive to off-road conquest.

It is not recommended to use the board in rainy and snowy weather, because it does not provide water protection. However, in case of a sudden downpour, the gyro scooter can be hidden in the complete carrying bag and delivered home in your hands. It will also come in handy when traveling by public transport – it’s more convenient to hold the device itself, and it won’t stain the clothes of other passengers.

The first Zaxboard hoverboard rolled off the assembly line at the dawn of 2017. Despite the youth of the brand, the potential for its self-balancing vehicles is truly enormous, as can be seen on the example of the ZX11 Pro model.

A tank from the gyroboard detachment was created to conquer trails of various levels of difficulty: on ordinary tracks it rushes at speeds up to 18 km/h, and on rough terrain the two-wheeled gadget easily overcomes potholes and water obstacles. The board is dressed in such powerful "armor" that it is not afraid of puddles up to 1 m deep and frost down to -15 ° C overboard. The degree of protection of the device from external influences corresponds to the IP66 class. Directly the manufacturer ranks his brainchild to the category of hydroscooters.

The driving force behind the Zaxboard ZX11 Pro is a tandem of electric motors with a total power of 1200 W, under the influence of which large 10.5-inch wheels are driven into rotation. The power of the engines is enough to easily climb steep slopes (up to 30 °). The motors are powered by a 4400 mAh Samsung battery. It provides a power reserve of about 20 km.

The Tao Tao Plus mobile application is designed to bring the level of user interaction with the gyroboard in a new way, which is used to customize the device for yourself, diagnose its parameters and record information about the current race along with the trips already made. As a bonus, the board owner gets a handy bag for carrying the device on his shoulder. Equal Zaxboard ZX11 Pro in terms of driving properties and sensitivity of the sensors installed “under the hood” can be counted on the fingers of one hand, and the official three-year warranty gives confidence in the reliability of the gyroboard.

The American company Segway was a pioneer in the industry of self-propelled personal transport, the principle of which is based on the distribution of equilibrium. Since 2015, the rights to it have been owned by the Chinese startup Ninebot, and the Mini Pro hoverboard in the model range of the brand from China is perhaps the best thing that has happened to self-balancing vehicles.

The frame of the model is made of lightweight and high-strength magnesium alloy. A bright spot on it stands out a vertical swivel stand, fixed between the legs of the "rider" of the gyroboard approximately in the area of the knees. In order to provide comfortable landing conditions for users of different heights, the column is adjustable in a small range in height. By the way, grasping its upper part, it is convenient to roll the device near you.

When the model is launched for the first time, the user will be asked to take a short course on the basics of riding on the device in the Ninebot by Segway smartphone application. And only after the first kilometer “at the helm” of the Ninebot Mini Pro, the driver will be able to accelerate to a maximum speed of 18 km/h. Also, the user has the right to independently set speed limits in the above application.

One of the interesting features of the associated application is the support for the function of remote control of the movements of the gyroboard, which self-balances on surfaces due to a whole galaxy of on-board systems. In addition, the tone of the parking lights is set from the application. But the headlights put into service with the model turn on themselves when visibility deteriorates, illuminating the path a few meters ahead with a bright beam.

According to the most pessimistic forecasts, the gyroboard mileage without intermediate recharging is 30 km. And if the weight of the driver is half the 100 kg declared in the specifications, then another plus 10 kg can be safely added to this figure. Completely devoid of serious shortcomings, Ninebot Mini Pro captivates with a winning combination of attractive appearance, advanced functionality and advanced driving qualities.