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}); </script> </div> <div id="content" class="narrow_content" data-article="20913"> <div id="article_top" class="summary_details">  <div class="sd_top"> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ var mobile = (/iphone|ipad|ipod|android|blackberry|mini|windows\sce|palm/i.test(navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase())); if (mobile) { var mob_link = "<img src='https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/cellphone.png'/><a id='article_mobile_link' class='small' href='https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734/http://m.gizmag.com/article/20913'>View on mobile site</a>"; $jqr('.sd_top').append(mob_link); } // ]]></script> <a class="small" href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/wearableelectronics/" style="float: left; ">WEARABLE ELECTRONICS</a> </div> <h2>spnKiX motorized shoes edge closer to production</h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <p>By <a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/author/pawel-piejko/" rel="author">Pawel Piejko</a></p> <p><em>23:27 December 21, 2011</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comments.png" alt=""/> <a href="#comments">15 Comments</a> </p> <p><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/image_modernist.png" alt=""/> <a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/pictures">5 Pictures</a></p> </div> </div> <div id="hero_box" style="width: 530px;"> <a id="hero_link" href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/pictures"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/spnkix-0.jpg" title="spnKiX are remotely controlled battery-powered motorized shoes up for pre-order via Kickst..." width="530" height="297" alt="spnKiX are remotely controlled battery-powered motorized shoes up for pre-order via Kickst..." border="0"/></a><div class="pic_caption"> <p>spnKiX are remotely controlled battery-powered motorized shoes up for pre-order via Kickstarter</p> <strong><a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/pictures" class="orange">Image Gallery</a> (5 images)</strong> </div> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div class="article_body"> <div id="top_unit"></div> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734js_/http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script> <p>Peter Treadway's battery-powered motorized shoes - which we <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/treadway-motorized-footwear-transport-solution/15666/" target="_blank">first spied</a> as a concept in mid-2010 - are edging closer to production. Called spnKiX, these electric roller-skates have gone through more than thirty prototypes over a five year period to reach the final design and if all goes to plan they will hit the pavement in March 2012.</p> <ul id="gallery_images"> <li><a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/pictures#1" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/spnkix-1.jpg" title="spnKiX come with a wireless remote control to adjust the speed" alt="spnKiX come with a wireless remote control to adjust the speed"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/pictures#2" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/spnkix-2.jpg" title="spnKiX feature a battery good for up to 2-3 miles ride that requires 2-3 hours of charging" alt="spnKiX feature a battery good for up to 2-3 miles ride that requires 2-3 hours of charging"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/pictures#3" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/spnkix.jpg" title="spnKiX have been developed by an LA-based company JPworks after five years of work" alt="spnKiX have been developed by an LA-based company JPworks after five years of work"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/pictures#4" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/spnkix-4.jpg" title="spnKiX are recommended to be used by riders who are at least sixteen and weigh no more tha..." alt="spnKiX are recommended to be used by riders who are at least sixteen and weigh no more tha..."/></a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> <p>spnKiX feature a frame made of fiber reinforced nylon that the rider straps on while still wearing their normal shoes. Each "shoe" contains all the electronic parts - there's one in wheel motor and one battery pack for each foot. Gliding is controlled via a wireless handheld remote contro that comes with a simple switch to adjust the speed. There's also a little reflector located on the back of each shoe for safety.</p> <p><div style="width: 529px; height: 347px" class="article_img"><a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/pictures#2" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/spnkix-1.jpg" width="529"/></a></div></p> <p>Unless your workplace is close by, the shoes are unlikely to become your new commuting option though. The rechargeable lithium battery is good for only 2-3 miles ride and it takes 2-3 hours to recharge it. The maximum speed is quite impressive (and possibly even a little scary in some situations) at 10 mph. The maker recommends that the rider should be at least sixteen, weighing no more than 180lbs (81kg).</p> <p>The spnKiX motorized shoes can be pre-ordered for the price of US$375 (the future retail price will be US$649). The first batch of 100 units is slated to be shipped by early March 2012, but this depends on whether the company gathers <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petertreadway/spnkix-wearable-mobility" target="_blank">backing of US$25,000</a> at the time of writing the project has raised $13,000 with 42 days remaining to reach its goal.</p> <p>Treadway gives us an insight into the inspiration behind spnKiX in the following video.</p>  <div class="article_video"><iframe frameborder="0" height="410px" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734if_/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petertreadway/spnkix-wearable-mobility/widget/video.html" width="480px"></iframe> </div> <div id="bottom_unit"> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734js_/http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script> </div> </div>  <span class="title">Share</span> <div id="article_share" class="dotsontop"> <span class="as_button"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734/http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="gizmag">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734js_/http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> twttr.events.bind('tweet', function(event) { if (event) { var targetUrl; if (event.target && event.target.nodeName == 'IFRAME') { targetUrl = extractParamFromUri(event.target.src, 'url'); } _gaq.push(['_trackSocial', 'twitter', 'tweet', targetUrl]); } }); twttr.events.bind('retweet', function(){ var targetUrl; if (event.target && event.target.nodeName == 'IFRAME') { targetUrl = extractParamFromUri(event.target.src, 'url'); } _gaq.push(['_trackSocial', 'twitter', 'retweet', targetUrl]); }); function extractParamFromUri(uri, paramName){ if(!uri){ return; } var uri = uri.split('#')[0]; //remove anchor var parts = uri.split('?'); //check for query params if(parts.length == 1){ return; //no params } var query = decodeURI(parts[1]); //find the url param paramName += '='; var params = query.split('&'); for(var i = 0, param; param = params[i]; ++i){ if(param.indexOf(paramName) === 0){ return unescape(param.split('=')[1]); } } } </script> </span> <span class="as_button"><script src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734js_/http://www.stumbleupon.com/hostedbadge.php?s=1"></script></span> <span class="as_button"><g:plusone size="medium" count="true" href="http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/"></g:plusone></span> <span class="as_button"><script type="text/javascript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734js_/http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><script type="in/share" data-counter="right"></script></span> <span class="as_button"><script type="text/javascript">reddit_newwindow='1'</script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734js_/http://www.reddit.com/static/button/button1.js"></script></span> <fb:like href="http://www.gizmag.com/spnkix/20913/" send="false" width="450" show_faces="false" font="" id="facebook_like"></fb:like><script type="text/javascript">_ga.trackFacebook();</script> </div>   <div id="tags"> <span class="title">Tags</span> <div class="dotsontop"> <ul> <li>» <a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/kickstarter/" rel="tag">Kickstarter</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/shoes/" rel="tag">Shoes</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20120127065734/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/skate/" rel="tag">Skate</a></li> <li class="clear_both"></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="bing_unit"></div>  <span class="title" id="comments">User Comments (15)</span> <div class="dotsontop" id="comment_dots">  <div id="comment-98575" class="a_comment"> <p>Flying car? Hover-Swift 3D-Traffic.Shoes are O.K. but how far can they run on a charge? -an you can only use them on asphalt. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Johnny De Vulcan</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 12:20 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98593" class="a_comment"> <p>Imagine trying to hunt with these on....lmfbao </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Kelvin Onus-King</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 03:48 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98632" class="a_comment"> <p>Can it go up hill? Go faster than roller skates? </p> <p>Other than the novelty, what is the practical use for it? </p> <p></p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">MrGadget</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 08:01 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98635" class="a_comment"> <p>Nice toy, but must ask if you have considered for an easy and unexpensive way to replace tire shoes for the wheels as they wear out, and a back-pack extra battery so you can extend millage, just seems obvious! Have you done it? </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Max Fdez</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 08:08 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98647" class="a_comment"> <p>He needs to build in an external battery port into each shoe for an optional battery backpack to extend crusie range. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Joseph J Shimandle</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 08:29 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98656" class="a_comment"> <p>Practical usage: Airport connecting flights </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Thomas Roberts</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 09:26 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98677" class="a_comment"> <p>HGow lazy can we get? And people wonder why we are so obese. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Nelson</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 10:33 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98680" class="a_comment"> <p>I see a lot of users fallign over and hurting themselves </p> <p></p> <p>Zero practicability ! </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">atul292</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 10:38 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98695" class="a_comment"> <p>As others have said, the shoe should be focused on motor and wheel design, the battery, it's charging and also wearer energy harvesting should be dealt with separately. Like a battery pack attached to the thighs like a holster. I believe that this thing can work powerfully and with good range within today's technology. Add downhill and breaking energy harvesting. It's future versions will have a good future and even world militaries will be interested. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Dawar Saify</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 11:22 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98731" class="a_comment"> <p>Wouldn't take more than ten minutes to throw some turnigy LiPos in a backpack and power it up yourself. The inventor would do well to look at prior art from the ebike scene... </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">SamD</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 01:30 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98764" class="a_comment"> <p>"the future retail price will be US$649" </p> <p>What? You can buy a very nice bike or a crappy car for that price! Or head to ebay and get a couple of scooters! Either say, it's bound to be a better deal than these things... </p> <p>what do you do with them when the batteries die? Do you have to take them off and carry them? Or can you walk in them? </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Ed</span> <span class="date">- December 22, 2011 @ 03:58 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98869" class="a_comment"> <p>Would make shopping a little easier on the feet, maybe. </p> <p></p> <p>I could wear them in the hospital.... </p> <p></p> <p>Can't think of any other decent use. They sound too weak to handle the hills between my house and the train station. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Von Meerman</span> <span class="date">- December 23, 2011 @ 05:45 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-98893" class="a_comment"> <p>Kickstarter project = instant lack of credibility. </p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Mike Barnett</span> <span class="date">- December 23, 2011 @ 08:44 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-99343" class="a_comment"> <p>I cannot believe all of the negative comments! </p> <p>These are cool! </p> <p>The only problem that I see is that it recommends that the maximum weight be only 180 lbs </p> <p>I need to exercise and lose weight in order to be able to use them. Kind of ironic. </p> <p>But good job and good luck. Looks like a lot of work has went into the design and prototyping. </p> <p>Well Done </p> <p></p> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065734im_/http://images.gizmag.com/layout/icons/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Captain Danger</span> <span class="date">- December 28, 2011 @ 06:17 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-99571" class="a_comment"> <p>Looks cool, would want one of those for commuting (around 10 km's for me). Charge them @ work and off home. But the range must (must!) be increased. 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