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Old 08-06-2008, 02:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Toyota takes on Segway now.

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"It is so compact that everyone can bring it anywhere and it is easy to use," said Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamada, who rode a Winglet onto the stage at a news conference in Tokyo.
Uchiyamada said it is more compact and maneuverable than the Segway device built in the U.S.
look at it, its so cute
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Toyota said developing robots for personal use is one of its business pillars.
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Toyota's version of the Volt? Nice!!!
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Toyota's version of the Volt? Nice!!!
Yep! They both have the same chance of being seen on the road anytime soon!
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Yep! They both have the same chance of being seen on the road anytime soon!
Ok Fanfan, whatever you say.
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Ok Fanfan, whatever you say.
das not fan fan is some other person =P

but its no toyo volt

its another invention to make humans do even less work
obesety here we come =D
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its another invention to make humans do even less work
obesety here we come =D

hey, its the American way. It helps us fight terrorism
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