Definition

Noun: - A specific model of self-balancing, two-wheeled, electric personal transportation device. It is a trademarked product designed for use on level pedestrian surfaces like sidewalks and pathways.

Usage

• The Segway HT was an early commercial personal transporter that gained significant public attention.
• Segway HT devices are operated by the rider shifting their body weight to control direction and speed.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used generically (though inaccurately) to refer to any self-balancing scooter or personal transporter, similar to how "Kleenex" is used for tissues.
  • He zipped past on what looked like a Segway HT, but it was actually a different brand.

Variants and Related Words

• Segway (n): The broader brand name, now often used for later models and the company itself.
  • He bought a newer Segway model.
• Personal Transporter (n): The general category of devices which includes the Segway HT.
• Self-balancing scooter (n): A descriptive term for the technology.

Synonyms

• Personal transporter
• Self-balancing vehicle

Notes

• Segway HT stands for "Segway Human Transporter". It is a proper noun and a registered trademark.
• Its usage is primarily historical or specific, as the original HT models have been succeeded by other designs.

Noun

1. (trademark) a self-balancing personal transportation device with two wheels; can operate in any level pedestrian environment