Tag: WHEELS

A new robot prototype from Toshiba might relieve some of the stress of hosting a dinner party. According to DVICE, the bot, named Wheelie, is an autonomous two-wheel machine (complete with retractable wheels in the front and back in case of disaster) that's designed to assist around the house. Think of it as a shiny, mechanical butler, mixed with the balance of a Segway (check out the video after ...

We're not sure what's more groan-inducing, the terribly unimaginative name, or the idea of riding around on a pair of 16-pound motorized roller skates. These ridiculous, battery-powered, "transportation devices" will make sure you never have a girlfriend or boyfriend (though if you think these clunkers are cool, you probably didn't have much hope anyway). Availability and price are unknown ...