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... 0 Introduction
The Segway Human Transporter (HT) is a unique two wheel, self balancing locomotion device. ... The manufacturer asserts that the Segway can go anywhere one can safely walk. The maximum speed a Segway can travel is 12. ...
The Segway Mobility Evaluation was initiated with the concept that if the Segway could provide convenience for the everyday person, perhaps it is versatile enough to enhance the tasks of military personnel. ... With its small size and its capability for speed, the Segway appears to be such a device. ... Hence, it was necessary to determine if the Segway HT would still provide convenience if placed in an environment that is rougher and less predictable than the environments it was designed for. ... 0 Summary of Test Plan
In order to obtain performance results that would be meaningful to the military, it was important to conform the Segway testing to a set military standard. The NATO Reference Mobility Model II (NRMMII) is a series of algorithms used by the US Army and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries to compute the maximum velocity of a specific vehicle over a specific terrain. ... The variables applicable to the Segway testing included tire type, terrain type, surface roughness, and obstacles. Other things to note are: battery life, dismounts, weather conditions, damage to Segway, and rider comfort. ... Sand soil on trail is characterized as compacted sand that does not show significant ruts upon Segway crossing.
Approximate Word count = 1134
Approximate Pages = 4.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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