Back in April this year, Xiaomi announced that it had invested in a Chinese robotic startup called Ninebot. Today the company announced its first product post the investment, called the Ninebot mini. Also Read - Huawei files patent for another phone with under-display camera

The Ninebot mini, as seen in the above photo, is essentially a self-balancing scooter. This battery-powered scooter can travel at speeds up to 16km/h, and can climb inclines up to 15 degrees. Xiaomi claims that the scooter can travel up to 22km on a single charge. Also Read - Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro in India gets MIUI 12 update

In terms of functionality it is similar to a Segway, wherein one uses their legs to steer the scooter and it can do a 360 degree spin on the spot. Unlike the Segway though, Xiaomi s Ninebot mini is quite compact. It weighs only 12.8kg, and is small enough to fit into a trunk of a car.

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Xiaomi has also made the scooter smart, and it can connect to a smartphone via an app. The app acts as a speedometer, and shows traffic data or if there are any faults in the scooter. Furthermore, the app is also useful for firmware updates.

The Ninebot mini is priced at 1,999 Yuan, which roughly translates to Rs 20,375. Buyers can also buy an optional safety gear, priced at 169 Yuan, which roughly translates to Rs 1,722. Like Xiaomi s recent smart products, the company has revealed its plans for availability in other markets.