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Dean Kamen Creates Company
"Renowned inventor Dean Kamen founded a new company with a vision to develop highly-efficient, zero emission transportation solutions using "dynamic stabilization" technology. The Company's research and development focused on creating devices that required a minimal amount of space, were extremely maneuverable and could operate on pedestrian sidewalks and pathways."-- http://www.segway.com/about-segway/segway-milestones.php -
Segway First Revealed
The segway was first revealed on December 3, 2001, after months of adverisement by the inventor, Dean Kamen. -
Segways on Sidewalks
"The first state bill allowing Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (EPAMDs) to operate on sidewalks is signed into law in the Company's home state of New Hampshire. Within the year, a total of 31 states passed laws allowing the Segway PT to operate on sidewalks."-- http://www.segway.com/about-segway/segway-milestones.php -
Segways Sell on Amazon
"Segway PTs went on sale to the public for the first time on Amazon.com. The Company hosted an Early Delivery Essay Contest and 30 lucky entrants won Segway PTs, a tour of Segway headquarters, the opportunity to see PTs being built and dinner with Dean Kamen."--http://www.segway.com/about-segway/segway-milestones.php -
Segway becomes Best Vehicle on the Market
"The U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration released a study entitled "Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and Their Safety". It was undertaken to clarify the operational characteristics of both motorized and non-motorized transportation users. The Segway PT was found to have the second shortest braking distance, highest eye heights, one of the smallest footprints and the quickest perception-reaction time."--http://www.segway.com/about-segway/segway-milesto -
Segway Releases Segway 2.0
"Segway takes self-balancing technology to the next level with the introduction of the second generation Segway PT. All the products feature breakthrough LeanSteer™ technology and a wireless InfoKey™ controller that enhance the Segway PT experience. The new product line includes the versatile Segway i2 and the cross-terrain model, the Segway x2, as well as six product accessory packages tailored to specific commercial, police and consumer market segments and riding environments."--http://www.seg
