• The Segway Personal Transporter is a personal transportation device that utilizes a gyroscope system to control balance and momentum.

  In April of 2009, the Segway PUMA was introduced on The Today Show. The PUMA is a joint project between Segway and General Motors and can transport two people up to 35 miles on a single charge.Jalopnik: VIDEO: GM, Segway PUMA Pod Gets First Drive...

• 1. Creator: Dean Kamen
  2. Headquarters: Bedford, New Hampshire
  3. Co-founded: 1999
  4. Market debut: November 2002
  5. Several models available, including one for golfersOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals
  6. Available in black, white and metallic sageOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals
  7. Zero emissions
  8. Commonly used by Apple co-founder Steve WozniakGeek Mom Mashup: Steve Wozniak Trades his Segway for Dancing Shoes
  9. Banned from use on public road in the Netherlands in 2007MSNBC: Dutch Ban Segways from Public Roads
  10. Can travel up to 24 miles on a single chargeOfficial Site: How the Segway PT Works
  11. Two-person Segway PUMA introduced in April of 2009Jalopnik: VIDEO: GM, Segway PUMA Pod Gets First Drive...

• Future of the Segway

  CEO Dean Kamen has admitted to debating whether or not to give up on the transporter, saying that "when to quit" is the "toughest question there is."CNN.com: Segway inventor reveals 'toughest question' (January 12, 2009)

• Recall

  In September of 2006, 23,500 Segway models were recalled after six riders received head and wrist injuries while using the Segway. The company voluntarily recalled Segways sold between March 2002 and September 2006 to correct the "speed limiter," which can malfunction, tipping the rider backwards.CNET News: Injury Risk Prompts Recall of All Segways

• Segway Models

  i2: Basic model designed for normal terrainOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals

  i2 Commuter: Designed for commuting and running errandsOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals

  i2 Cargo: includes removable and lockable storage casesOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals

  x2: Built for varied terrain with a wider track and all-terrain tiresOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals

  x2 Adventure: Built specifically for outdoor and off-road useOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals

  x2 Turf: Includes low-pressure turf tires and scratch-resistant fendersOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals

  x2 Golf: Low=pressure tires designed for use on a golf course, includes an attachment to hold a golf bagOfficial Site: Segway PT Models for Individuals

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