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SpnKiX

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SpnKiX is a pair of motorised shoes with wheels and wireless handheld remote control developed by a small firm, 'Action Inc' to assist pedestrians reach their destinations faster.

It's the brainchild of Peter Treadway, who is also the product designer, inventor and co-founder. In his own words, Flying cars and Jet packs inspired this concept; also, the trouble he had in finding parking in Los Angeles, California led him to conceive the basic idea.

Each shoe consists of a frame made out of reinforced nylon. All hardware and electronics including motor, motor controller and battery pack are integrated into the frame. A wireless handheld remote control adjusts the speed to go up to 10 miles per hour. Rechargeable lithium batteries charged for 2 to 3 hours are good for 2 to 3 miles of commuting.

Works this way

SpnKiX are battery powered and electric roller skates to be strapped on to each shoe. Each pack on the foot has a built-in motor and battery pack, remote-controlled by a wireless device in the hand that controls both skates at once.

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References

  1. [[BBC News]] [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-16484371 Motor shoes with wheels developed for commuting]
  2. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3B9VzBdOE0 spnKiX Motorized Shoes Kickstarter]
  3. [[The Indian Express. Indian Express]] [http://www.indianexpress.com/news/motorised-shoes-to-roll-out-in-march-2012/891288/ Motorised shoes to roll out in March 2012]
  4. [https://kixszn.com/ KIXSZN: The Ultimate Guide to Men's Shoes]
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