Segway-Ninebot Furthers Its Mission to Own the Future of Short Distance Mobility at CES 2019

Company to Showcase Full Ecosystem of Innovative Last Mile
Solutions and Mobility Entertainment Products Including the Segway Drift
W1 e-Skates and Ninebot GoKart Kit

Debut of Loomo Delivery and Shared Scooter Model Max, Powered by
Segway, Underscore Segway-Ninebot’s Commitment to The Future of Mobility
and the Need for More Intelligent, Networked Solutions for the Smart
Cities of Tomorrow

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Segway-Ninebot, a leading global enterprise in the fields of
intelligent short-distance transportation and service robotics, will
further its position as a trailblazer in the future of mobility with the
introduction of brand-new innovations in micro mobility at CES 2019. The
company is truly focused on owning the burgeoning sub sector of the
future of mobility: short distance transportation – namely “last mile
transportation” solutions through innovative, eco-friendly
transportation vehicles that are more intelligent, more networked, and
more attuned to mobility needs advancing the cities of today and taking
them into tomorrow. Learnings from current lines have spurred the next
generation of innovation. Leveraging robotics, AI, and cloud-based
technologies, Segway-Ninebot is building an ecosystem of micro-mobility
products that will greatly shape the future of short-distance
transportation and cities, while also giving consumers a diverse range
of options that are fun and fit their lifestyles.

Already the market leader in scooter sharing, Segway-Ninebot will
showcase their robust ecosystem of smart, entertaining, and functional
products that will be available at retail this year including the Segway
Drift W1 e-Skates and the Ninebot GoKart Kit. New product lines that
will help urban dwellers and businesses effectively navigate and
complete shorter city distances and tasks include the introduction of
the Loomo Delivery, an innovation in delivery mobility and robotics, and
the Shared Scooter Model Max, Powered by Segway, a next generation
shared scooter featuring technological advancements based upon its in
market learnings. Segway-Ninebot’s ecosystem of products will be on
display at their booth at CES, Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall,
#26009.

Luke Gao, CEO of Segway-Ninebot said, “As we continue to expand our
portfolio of products, it’s with an eye towards true innovation that
will enable individuals to move around their cities in a greener, more
efficient and time-saving way, while also providing businesses with
solutions that help them deliver goods and services more speedily over
short distances. The debut of the Loomo Delivery and new scooter will
offer brand new options within the realm of last mile transportation, as
cities continue to become more and more populated.”

While a core focus of Segway-Ninebot is “last mile solutions,” they also
have a growing portfolio of mobility entertainment products. This
includes the debut at retail in early 2019 of the Ninebot GoKart Kit and
the Segway Drift W1, which raised more than 2 million dollars combined
through highly successful Indiegogo campaigns in 2018. The Ninebot
GoKart Kit is both an adult’s dream kart and a kid’s dream car. It is
one of the most unique accessories Segway-Ninebot has ever released. By
attaching your Ninebot S base to the kit you’re able to enjoy a fully
functional go-kart, and to reach top speeds of up to 24km/h. With an
adjustable frame length, three speed modes and a maximum
user-weight-bearing of 100KG, both parents and kids will be able to
enjoy the riding!

Meanwhile, the Segway Drift W1 are self-balancing e-Skates that are
stylish, cool and fun to master; it will move you in a way that you
haven’t ever experienced before. You can dance, do tricks or glide on
the e-Skates—it is all up to you! It weighs less than 8lbs per single
e-Skate, and you can easily carry it by holding the attached elastic
band. The unique modern design and stylish ambient lights ensure that
you will get noticed. Segway Drift W1 is made out of high-quality
material and the structure is strengthened by a strong frame. The rubber
bumpers at the front and rear prevent damage during impact. Segway Drift
W1 us IPX6 Splash Proof and riding comfort is maximized by the slip
resistant foot mat.

With advance research and development in smart AI technology,
Segway-Ninebot created the Loomo Delivery, the company’s initial
autonomous vehicle designed to revolutionize the short distance delivery
industry for take-outs, parcels, and goods—and in doing so are helping
shape the future of the short distance delivery workforce. The delivery
service in the United States alone is a multibillion-dollar industry and
Loomo Delivery is designed to provide a comprehensive autonomous
delivery solution for office buildings, shopping malls, and other
destinations. The Loomo Delivery brings to the delivery industry an
innovation technology that makes the industry more cost and labor
efficient, reliable, simplistic and fun. Fast, convenient and a fully
automated transporter, Loomo Delivery safely navigates obstacles and
crowded environments and is built with the quality, caliber and
performance of Segway-Ninebot’s leading reputation in micro mobility
quality and standard.

The Loomo Delivery has an easy to use Interactive Screen Interface,
Cloud Management Center, allowing it to perform Cloud-based Service
Dispatch, Real-Time Monitoring, Elevator Integration and a Real-Time
Help Service. It also has an extremely low cost utilizing Proprietary 3D
visual SLAM algorithms. The self-developed 3D VSLAM algorithm, which can
be positioned using only a monocular camera, can detect up to
centimeter-level position accuracy, and significantly reduces the cost
of core hardware compared to traditional SLAM.

Segway-Ninebot has also been at the forefront of the urban scooter
sharing movement, powering majority of scooter sharing operators. From
its leadership position, Segway-Ninebot has earned unmatched knowledge
and expertise in the space. To that end, this year the company will
launch its next generation of shared scooter, the Shared Scooter Model
Max, Powered by Segway, a top of the line vehicle designed to further
fuel the electric scooter movement and its place at the center of last
mile transportation.

The Shared Scooter Model Max, Powered by Segway, greatly improves the
rider experience and safety. From their learnings being at the center of
the growing scooter-sharing market, Segway-Ninebot began to develop a
new generation of shared scooter: Model Max. Model Max was designed
taking into consideration complex shared usage scenarios, consumer
overuse of vehicles, operation models and maintenance costs. Their goal
in creating the new scooter was to greatly improve reliability and
weather resistance. The new generation of Model Max (Powered by Segway)
shared scooter product platform will provide users with a more
dependable and comfortable riding experience, and help operators
significantly reduce operating and maintenance cost, in addition to
lengthening the lifespan of the vehicle. At the same time,
Segway-Ninebot is also more open to accept the customized needs of
various operators to meet the different needs of users and customers in
each market.

Segway-Ninebot will display all of their latest products at their CES
booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall, #26009. To download
assets, please click on this link here.

About Segway-Ninebot

Segway-Ninebot is a global enterprise in the fields of intelligent
short-distance transportation and service robots. In 1999, Segway is
established in Bedford, NH, US, which is the world leader in
commercial-grade, electric, self-balancing personal transportation.
Ninebot is an intelligent short-distance transportation equipment
operator integrating R&D, production, sales and service, established in
Beijing, 2012. As Segway and Ninebot complete strategic combination in
2015, Segway-Ninebot comes into being. At Present, the company’s
businesses are all around the world and have subsidiaries in Beijing,
Seattle, Bedford, Amsterdam, Seoul, Singapore, Munich, Changzhou and
Tianjin, selling products in more than 80 countries and regions. With
the world-renowned intellectual property, Segway-Ninebot will create
more products that will lead the users and the entire industry into the
future. For more information, please visit http://www.segway.com
or http://www.ninebot.cn/.

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