Dean Kamen

Dean Kamen
Kamen in 2025
Born
Dean Lawrence Kamen

(1951-04-05) April 5, 1951
Rockville Centre, New York, U.S.
Known forInvention of the iBot Wheelchair, the Segway and founder of FIRST
North Dumpling Island
Parents
  • Jack Kamen (father)
  • Evelyn Kamen (born Rothenberg) (mother)
AwardsHoover Medal (1995)

Heinz Award in Technology, the Economy and Employment (1999)
National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2000)
Lemelson–MIT Prize (2002)
ASME Medal (2007)
Lindbergh Award (2011)

Global Humanitarian Award (2013)

Dean Lawrence Kamen (/ˈkeɪmɛn/; 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.

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