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Riding aggressively, accelerating or stopping
abruptly.
Ride smoothly.
Riding against the Handlebar to speed up.
Leave a gap between yourself and the handlebar.
Riding on rough terrain or steep slopes.
Ride on smoother and flatter terrain.
Riding backwards too quickly.
Stop, turn in place, and proceed forward.
Safe Stop has been triggered.
Come to a controlled stop and safely step off the Powerbase
within 10 seconds.
Pulling the Q-BOT too fast in the Assist Mode.
Ride smoothly.
Trying to get on when the angle is too great.
Lay the Footboard at a moderate angle first.
3.8.
Environmental Factors Affecting
the Vehicle’s Performance
3.8.1.
Riding Distance
Riding distance per charge is greatly influenced by riding habits and environmental factors. The following chart shows
factors that have great influence:
Factors
Possible Causes
Road Condition
Riding the Q-BOT on flat roads will increase riding distance per charge. On the contrary, riding on
hillsides or steep slopes will decrease riding distance.
Speed and Riding Habits
Riding the Q-BOT with constant speed will increase riding distance per charge. Stepping on and off
and speeding up and slowing down frequently will decrease riding distance.
Load
Riding the Q-BOT with a light cargo load will increase riding distance per charge.
Temperature
Riding the Q-BOT in cold weather will decrease riding distance per charge. The Q-BOT performs
