# Versatile Handsfree Scooters The Segway Ninebot miniPRO Offers Enhanced Range at CES 2016 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-ninebot-minipro References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/ninebot-by-segway-mini-pro/) & [segway](http://www.segway.com/products/consumer-lifestyle/mini-pro) Urban mobility is becoming a more important topic for a variety of differing consumer segments, so the Segway Ninebot miniPRO scooter is designed to satisfy all using an [intuitive design aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v9). Rather than featuring traditional handles, the Segway Ninebot miniPRO scoot works by being controlled by the knees and by sensing subtle movements -- a standard of the Segway brand. Coming in at just 28-pounds in weight, the scooter is capable of reaching speeds of 11mph with a maximum range of about 19-miles, which makes it ideal for [close-range urban commuting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1). One of the biggest potentials the Segway Ninebot miniPRO scooter could hold is with automobile-driving consumers. With [urban space limited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors), the scooter could allow drivers to park further outside the city and complete the commute with this device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intuitive Urban Mobility:** The Segway Ninebot miniPRO scooter offers an intuitive design aesthetic for urban mobility, allowing users to easily navigate and commute in tight spaces. - **Handsfree Scooters:** The Segway Ninebot miniPRO scooter is controlled by the knees and senses subtle movements, providing a handsfree experience for users. - **Alternative Commuting Solutions:** The Segway Ninebot miniPRO scooter presents an alternative commuting solution for automobile-driving consumers, enabling them to park outside the city and complete the commute with ease. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Transportation:** The Segway Ninebot miniPRO scooter falls under the personal transportation industry, offering a compact and efficient urban commuting option. - **Automotive:** The Segway Ninebot miniPRO scooter offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the automotive industry by providing a solution for urban commuting and reducing traffic congestion. - **Technology:** The Segway Ninebot miniPRO scooter showcases technological advancements in the field of urban mobility, revolutionizing how people navigate and commute in cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Double-Suspension Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-ninebot-kickscooter-max-g2.md) - [Double-Suspension Kickscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-kickscooters.md) - [App-Enabled Electric Kickscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appenabled-electric-kickscooters.md) - [High-Performance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zt3-pro.md) - [Advanced Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters.md) - [Long-Distance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Comfort-Focused Electric Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-p-series-ekickscooters.md) - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md) - [Hyper-Speed Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-kickscooters-gt-series.md)