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"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
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The segway was first revealed on December 3, 2001, after months of adverisement by the inventor, Dean Kamen.
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
