Dean Kamen
Dean Kamen | |
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Kamen at Whiteman Air Force Base on April 26, 2016 | |
| Born | Dean Lawrence Kamen April 5, 1951 |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Invention of the iBot Wheelchair, the Segway and founder of FIRST North Dumpling Island |
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| Awards | Hoover Medal (1995) Heinz Award in Technology, the Economy and Employment (1999) |
Dean Lawrence Kamen (/ˈkeɪmɪn/; born April 5, 1951) is an American engineer, inventor, and businessman. He is known for his invention of the Segway and iBOT, as well as founding the non-profit organization FIRST with Woodie Flowers. Kamen holds over 1,000 patents.