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It was brought to market in 2001 as the Segway HT, and then subsequently as the Segway PT. HT is an initialism for "human transporter" and PT for "personal transporter." Ninebot, a Beijing -based transportation robotics startup rival, acquired Segway Inc. in April 2015, broadening the company to include other transportation devices.
Segway Inc. is a Chinese owned, formerly American manufacturer of two-wheeled personal transporters, chiefly through its Segway PT and Segway miniPro product lines. Founded by inventor Dean Kamen in 1999, the company's name is a homophone of the word " segue ".
Dean Lawrence Kamen (/ ˈ k eɪ m ɪ n /; born April 5, 1951) is an American engineer, inventor, and businessman.He is known for his invention of the Segway and iBOT, [2] as well as founding the non-profit organization FIRST with Woodie Flowers.
Segways have been very popular across a variety of uses but this invention brings the self-balancing vehicle to the next level.
James William "Jimi" Heselden OBE (27 March 1948 – 26 September 2010) was an English entrepreneur. [1] [2] A former coal miner, he became wealthy by manufacturing the Hesco bastion barrier system.
Or, if you really want to take it up a notch for an older kid or teen, this electric Segway NineBot e-Kick retails from Amazon for around $107. Don’t Buy This 3Doodler 3D Pen Set
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2002 – Segway PT self-balancing personal transport was launched by inventor Dean Kamen. 2003 - Concorde makes last passenger flight. [52] 2003 - First modern Ground-level power supply technology, Bordeaux tramway. 2003 - Germany introduces capa vehicle trams in Mannheim. [53] [54] 2003 - NE Train trials first hybrid train to use lithium-ion ...