Dean Kamen
Inventor of Segway and founder of FIRST Robotics | Over 1,000 patents
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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.
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The emotion behind invention
Soldiers who've lost limbs in service face a daily struggle unimaginable to most of us. At TEDMED, Dean Kamen talks about the profound people and stories that motivated his work to give parts of their lives back with his design for a remarkable prosthetic arm.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDMED 2009 | 2009 | 🇺🇸Palm Springs, United States |
| TED2002 | 2007 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
| TED2007 | 2007 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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