I had a terrific time last week speaking at Bold Fusion 2010, a conference organized by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce. I talked about DIY and innovation and met a slew of interesting people from hackerspaces, huge organizations, and small start-ups, all trying to do creative things around technology, media, and culture in the city. (My old pal/mentor John Fox summed up the event nicely in this post for CityBeat, Cincinnati’s alt.weekly.)
One of the makers in attendance was Peter Treadway, inventor of the TREADWAY wearable transportation system. The shoes remind me a bit of electric Heelys. You can see video of them in action at Cincinnati Innovates and learn more about the system at Treadway Mobility. Sadly, I didn’t get to try the motorized shoes myself, but they’re certainly less bulky than a Segway, although perhaps equally geeky. (Thanks, Elizabeth Edwards!)