It is a vehicle Jim, but not as we know it....

[Satch]

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/239430/

Putting aside the obvious, er, issues :

"The vehicles will use transponder and GPS technology to effectively drive themselves, automatically avoiding obstacles such as cars and pedestrians.

Without the danger of crashing, the companies say airbags will not be necessary. As a result, seatbelts will be provided for ‘comfort purposes’ only."

Bit late for April 1st.

 

[verytalldave]

Even sillier than the Sinclair C5 and will fair just as well..............

 

[Dryce]

Without the danger of crashing, the companies say airbags will not be necessary. As a result, seatbelts will be provided for ‘comfort purposes’ only."

Sounds reminiscent of claims made for the Libyan Rocket.

Looks like they cross bred a Segway with a BMW C1.

 

[Nibbo]

Airbags won't be necessary!
OK it may not crash into anything but what if something less intelligent crashes into it?

Mind you, it could drive you home from the pub all by itself. Could this be the end to drink driving and speeding?

 

[wemorgan]

If consumers thought the Smart car was expensive for a 2 seater I suspect they are going to be blown away by the price of the Segway. The original single person Seway i2 is £4795!!

 

[mastic]

Get in it and drive to work, into the lift and park it at the back of the office. Just needs a portaloo and you would not need to get out of it lol