Toyota creates a buzz with robot scooter

[The News Bot]

Toyota has shown a prototype ‘personal transport assistance robot’ to the Japanese press. Dubbed the Winglet, it’s designed to help users cover short distances or negotiate steep hills. Looking rather like a mini- Segway, it can be steered by body weight and positioning. Lean forward to go forward, and lean left or right to turn. [...]
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[the mechanic]

Very good, but I really would prefer THIS from Toyota instead
As a Toyota technician and having driven both the Aygo and the MR2, it would be a great seller if it did go into production. I had thoughts when the Aygo was released about how a big motorcycle engine (Blackbird or Hyabusa) mounted in the back would be a great project car for the insane, Looks like Toyota has beaten me to it though....

Graham