Japan is about to take a step into the future of personal mobility by easing government regulations so that Segways and similar vehicles can be driven on public thoroughfares.
Once the rules ease, which is expected in a week or so, people might see more gyroscope-based devices become part of the daily traffic scene.
Let's take a closer look at personal mobility, the devices involved and what their proliferation will mean for standard commuters.
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