Segway

John Doerr dijo "Esto será más grande que internet" — 19 años después, Segway había vendido 30.000 unidades en total antes de que el chino Ninebot discontinuara la producción, probando el smartphone que el autoequilibrio era más útil en tu bolsillo

Declive de años antes del cierre final · Error fatal: Segway launched in December 2001 after massive secrecy and hype — John Doerr said "This will be bigger than the internet." The $5,000 device was too expensive, too heavy, and US cities banned sidewalk use. Sold 30,000 units over 19 years vs. millions projected. Ninebot (Chinese company, which makes cheaper hoverboards) acquired Segway in 2015. Ninebot discontinued Segway PT production June 2020 due to low demand.