Dean Kamen
Dean Kamen
Inventor of Segway and founder of FIRST Robotics | Over 1,000 patents
He founded FIRST, a robotics competition that has inspired millions of students worldwide to pursue engineering and innovation.
Dean Kamen invented the Segway and holds over 1,000 patents for breakthrough technologies including advanced mobility devices and medical equipment. He founded FIRST, a robotics competition that has inspired millions of students worldwide to pursue engineering and innovation.
Dean's inventions have improved lives while his educational initiatives have created generations of innovators. He speaks on invention, innovation, and inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers.
The emotion behind invention
The emotion behind invention
Luke, a new prosthetic arm for soldiers
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