Segway-Ninebot announced today at the US Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that all future products will incorporate Apple's 'Find My' Smart Tech functionality.

From today every new Segway New Zealand '20th Anniversary Edition' Segway Personal Transporter (PT) model will feature an Apple AirTag imbedded inside the platform to provide 'Find My' functionality. Owners will be able to locate their Segway PT using the Find My App on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Additionally, a person can use any web browser to log into iCloud and use the 'Find My' function there.

If you prefer, we can swap out the Apple AirTag for a Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ (for use with recent Samsung phones) or for a Tile tracker (for use with all iOS and Android phones).

Our freshly revised and updated '20th Anniversary Edition' Segway PT packages for 2023 celebrate 20 years of Segway New Zealand selling Segway PTs (2003 to 2023).

Also new for 2023 is Segway New Zealand has begun referring to the current Segway PT models as the SE-X range.

The 'X' refers to the Extended Range battery packs that became available in 2020. Until now there was no easy way to distinguish between SE models with the previous 'Valance' battery packs and the newly titled SE-X models with 'Extended Range' packs. Going forward, we will refer to SE models manufactured from 2013 to 2019 and sold new with Valance packs as SE models, and models manufactured from 2020 forward and sold new with Extended Range packs as SE-X models.

All '20th Anniversary Edition' Segway PTs come with Extended Range battery packs, a Apple AirTag hidden and embedded in the chassis, Segway-branded Helmet, and a handy Front Bag fitted to the handlebars. Pricing remains unchanged from 2022.

• Segway i2 SE-X '20th Anniversary' edition: $14,778.26+GST ($16,999)

• Segway i2 SE-X Max* '20th Anniversary' edition: $15,647.33+GST ($17,995)

• Segway x2 SE-X '20th Anniversary' edition: $15,647.33+GST ($17,995)

• Segway x2 SE-X Turf '20th Anniversary' edition: $16,082.61+GST ($18,495)

•• Security Patroller kit for any i2 SE-X or x2 SE-X: $1,500+GST ($1,725)

•• Golf kit** for Segway x2 SE-X Turf: $1,000+GST ($1,150)

•• Cargo or Warehouse kit for any i2 SE-X or x2 SE-X: $1,000+GST ($1,150)

* 'Max' refers to Max Wheels which are NZ-designed and manufactured wheels that are about twice as wide as a standard i2 SE-X wheel, but narrower than either the x2 SE-X ATV/Turf wheels. The i2 SE-X Max fits through standard doorways.

** you can also fit the Golf kit to i2 SE-X and i2 SE-X Max models for use on well-drained courses.

Call 0800 SEGWAY to enquire further, arrange a free demonstration, or to buy a Segway PT from Segway New Zealand (Auckland) or from our Dealers (Wellington and Christchurch).

'Find My' is coming to all Segway-Ninebot KickScooters in 2023, according to Segway-Ninebot's press release earlier today:

“We have had an incredible 2022 debuting products and collaborating with top brands, and we continued to work hard to maintain our standard-setting in innovation, reliability and safety.” said Alex Huang, SVP of Global Business. “I always love coming to Vegas to show our partners cutting-edge features and products coming down the Segway pipeline, and 2023 is no exception.”

Find My Smart Tech

Segway has partnered with Apple to integrate the Find My technology into Segway products. Riders can locate their Segway through the Find My network on the Find My app through their iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer. Riders can conveniently find where their Segway is on the in-app map.

Additionally, in-app functionality allows riders to play a loud, distinct tone on their Segway. This tone will serve as a helpful tool when locating the Segway. This new technology Segway has implemented serves riders with even more connectivity outside the Segway-Ninebot app and offers Segway riders enhanced peace of mind.

In (related) news Swiss technology company Fixposition has announced they have secured investment from Segway-Ninebot to further develop their leading-edge technologies:

Fixposition recently welcomed intelligent personal transport and robotics company Segway-Ninebot as an investor and customer. Fixposition, which provides global high-precision positioning solutions...was...named a TOP 100 Swiss Startup from 2018 to 2021. Fixposition develops high-precision global positioning products, combining computer vision techniques and satellite navigation to deliver accuracy in open fields and GNSS-challenging environments. More than ten companies worldwide, including the US, China, and beyond, already use Fixposition's technology in different applications. In March 2022, the startup launched Vision-RTK2, which significantly improved product performance, providing a richer interface to meet customers' needs.

The core value of Vision-RTK2 is its expansion of GNSS-based global positioning to more scenarios to help customers optimize their autonomous driving solutions more cost-effectively. Vision-RTK2 also incorporates inertial sensors, wheeled odometers, and machine-learning algorithms. The disruptive innovation solves the problem of blocking and reflecting GNSS signals and avoids the interference of pure visual odometer positioning with harsh light changes.

Segway-Ninebot is a global enterprise pioneering intelligent short-distance transportation and service robots. The company operates internationally, selling products in over 100 countries and regions. The investment from Segway-Ninebot and other investors will support the startup's development.