an amazing device, but I have to wonder at the reliability. its a lot more complicated than a segway, think early generation Asimov's, those would fail during demos.

One thing about an unpowered chair, it won't fail and leave you stranded half way up a staircase.

Not that I don't support a mass market roll out, if MS has taught us anything, its to let the people do your beta testing!

Pretty impressive. I'm a bit shocked to hear they're discontinuing the product... that really sucks.

The chairs have been sold around the world since 2006 and no major problems. They aren't for everyone, as many people can cruise around and get on with everything they need to with a small, relatively affordable, convenient Jazzy (or other powered chair) or human powered chair if they're able.

Being able to be eye-level, going up stairs, up curbs, over grass and sand, through shallow water... I personally say the pros outway the cons (price, potentially break down) but you make a good point.

>> ^hawkinson:

One thing about an unpowered chair, it won't fail and leave you stranded half way up a staircase.

here's the company's iBOT advertisement... you get to see it in action more... but, a bit corny perhaps?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1RhmvxcpfI

Poor guy, once Obama takes his guns away he'll have nothing left in life.

>> ^CaptainPlanet420:
Poor guy, once Obama takes his guns away he'll have nothing left in life.


Huh. That's a shame. I thought you'd left already.

Not very interesting. I thought he'd fire a cannon that would give the chair a steadying challenge.