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The Segway By: Sean Kleinschmidt. Basic Information. Interesting facts. Inventor. Uses Today. Bibliography. Basic Information.
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The SegwayBy: Sean Kleinschmidt Basic Information Interesting facts Inventor Uses Today Bibliography
Basic Information The Segway is a very useful invention. It is basically a two-wheeled scooter. It goes forward when you lean forward; the farther you lean that faster you go. To go backward you lean backward; the farther you lean backward the faster you go. To turn, there is a handle on the handlebars you turn. If you turn it counterclockwise you turn left, if you turn it clockwise you turn right. It can go 12.5 mph for a distance of 17 miles on a single charge. It weight about 80 pounds, and it can support up to 250 pounds. It uses gyroscopes to stabilize and keep you upright. Basic Information Interesting facts Inventor Uses Today Bibliography
Interesting Facts There are many interesting facts about the Segway as well. It can go over rough terrain easily without the user falling off. It can go 6.6x further than walking in 20min. There is a cargo system to put on it in order to carry more things. There are also all sorts of accessories from bags and storage to lights and traffic signals. Its also comes in a verity of colors and styles depending on what you like. There are colors like titanium color and midnight blue. There are also styals like the “I” style and the “P” style. Basic Information Interesting facts Inventor Uses Today Bibliography
Inventor In 2001, Dean Kamen invented this. He is very smart in the subjects of physical science, laws of physics, and modern technology. He has over 150 U.S. and foreign patents. He founded the group call F.I.R.S.T (For Inspiring and Recognition of Science and Technology). This is a group of high school teams who build robots and then go to a competition. Basic Information Interesting facts Inventor Uses Today Bibliography
Uses Today Today it has many uses. It is popular in businesses. Since it can carry items, it is very useful in transportation. Businesses it is used to carry items from one place to another. Personal use is common as well. People can use it to go from store to store, or they can go anywhere they want to. It is also just fun to ride around. Basic Information Interesting facts Inventor Uses Today Bibliography
Bibliography Info • The Great Item Finder, The Great Item Finder, Segway HT, December 2004, Item Finder, http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/story089.htm 2/15/05 • The Great Item Finder, The Great Item Finder, Dean Kamen, December 2004, Item Finder, http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/kamen.htm 2/15/05 • Segway, Segway, Segway Get Moving, 2005, Segway http://www.segway.com/ 2/15/05 • Segway, Segway Shop, Segway Get Moving, 2005, http://shop.segway.com/detail.aspx?ID=4 2/15/05 Pictures • The Great Item Finder, http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/story089.htm 2/15/05 It is a picture of the Segway HT • The Great Item Finder, http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/kamen.htm 2/15/05 It is a picture of Dean Kamen • Segway, com/segway/models.html 2/15/05 It is a picture of a Segway • http://shop.segway.com/detail.aspx?ID=4 2/15/05 It is a picture of the Segway’s • Carry Bags • Segway, http://shop.segway.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=5 2/15/05 It is a picture of the Segway’s Lights • Segway, http://www.segway.com/segway/biz_app.html 2/15/05 It is a picture of two Segways on a street • Segway, http://www.segway.