Airwheel to enter robotics business

Posted on 30 Mar 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

Nominally US-based personal electrical vehicle manufacturer Airwheel has announced this week that it seeks to enter the robotics market.

The company, better known for its self-balancing unicycles and Segway-like vehicles, will produce a new robot which heavily borrows from these technologies. Called the ‘Airwheel S9’, the vehicle functions as both a personal mobility device as well as a telepresence robot featuring ‘artificial intelligence’ technology. While little is known about its capabilities and specifications, it…

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