/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/spnkix-motorized-skates-an-ev-that-fits-over-your-foothttps://vimeo.com/45770037 First, it started with LA Gears and both children and adults showing off their hip, new light-up sneakers with every step they took. Then came Heelys, combining the functionality of your everyday shoe with the ability ...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/spnkix-motorized-skates-an-ev-that-fits-over-your-footMon, 04 Feb 2013 21:09:12 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:ee1cc461-181e-42c6-9f67-42d5fc56b192DAB1<p>Now if they had a model that could go through the snow, maybe, but I can only see a very limited market for the motorized skates.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I am concerned about the stability issue for older folks and the ability to stop effectively on graded slopes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Anyone with physical disabilities would probably have balance issues along with limited leg strength, so I am not sure they could be used for those people.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Neat toy, but I do not see this approach as an investible project.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just my opinion.</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=14968&AppID=36&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">