Sony patents a Segway-like solution

Sony has gone mad and is obvisiously going to compete with the Segway. A patent reveiled shows that Sony is planning on building a skateboard like human transporter. Each wheel is powered by a separate electric motor and pressure sensors on each corner build certain, that the user

is able to steer by leaning forward or backwards. whether the rider leans to one side, the motor for the wheel will slow down (much like a tank) to form a turn. Read more on the newscientisttech.

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