Transportation
One Way to Keep the Sidewalk Clear: Remote-Controlled Scooter-Bots
A new mobility technology company called Tortoise promises to bring semi-autonomous scooters and e-bikes to market. Why?
Like some sort of catchy techno-pop mashup, self-driving scooters are now trending in the dancehalls of micromobility. Uber has said that it’s developing robotic versions of its dockless scooters and bikes currently operating in cities around the world. Manufacturer Segway has a three-wheeled trike that can be driven remotely. And a startup called Shared is pursuing a self-driving prototype of a moped-like electric conveyance.
Add another tune to the medley: A technology startup called Tortoise launched today, focused on “low-speed autonomy” for shared scooters and e-bikes.