Segway Overview
Segway Inc. develops intelligent motion control technology known as Segway® Smart Motion™ that is embedded in the light electric transportation devices it manufactures, such as the well-known Segway® Personal Transporter (PT). Segway Smart Motion provides intelligent motion control that enables a device to monitor its environment, control its motion and make decisions about how it should move....More»
Segway Inc. develops intelligent motion control technology known as Segway® Smart Motion™ that is embedded in the light electric transportation devices it manufactures, such as the well-known Segway® Personal Transporter (PT). Segway Smart Motion provides intelligent motion control that enables a device to monitor its environment, control its motion and make decisions about how it should move.
Segway markets a full line of zero-emissions Segway PTs for sidewalk and cross-terrain use that deliver impressive energy efficiency – equivalent to 450 miles per gallon/191 kilometers per liter of fuel. The company’s line of Segway Robotic Mobility Platforms (RMPs) offers reliable, durable mobility solutions for robotic applications.
Segway Inc., based in Bedford, N.H., U.S.A, has a worldwide distribution network of more than 250 retail points in 61 countries.
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| Date | Type | Capital Amount | Post-Money Valuation | Investors |
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| 04/2008 | Series C | 35M | Unknown |
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| Name: | Segway PT |
| Product URL: | http://www.segway.com/individual/index.php |
| Date Launched: | 01/2001 |
| Description: | When Dean Kamen unveiled the Segway® Personal Transporter (PT) on ABC's Good Morning America, he described the machine as "the world's first self-balancing human transporter." When you look at the machine in motion, you get an idea of what he's talking about. Unlike a car, the Segway PT only has two wheels, yet it manages to stay upright by itself. To move forward or backward on the Segway PT, the rider just leans slightly forward or backward. To turn left or right, the rider simply moves the LeanSteer frame left or right. You get the sense of power and speed, yet you also feel a sense of safety and absolute control. It all feels natural, safe, and instinctive. The Segway PT can take you places that a car or bicycle can't - including inside many stores, office buildings, businesses, airports, elevators, and trains. Although they're ideal for short jaunts, Segway PTs can travel as far as 24 miles/38 km on a single battery charge, depending on terrain, payload, and riding style. (Source: Segway) |
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Bulls vs. Bears (8)
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High gas prices will increase demand for the Segway |
tara 06/16/2008 |
100% 3 votes 3 0% 0 |
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Steady stream of orders being announced by the company |
jillian_smith 06/04/2008 |
100% 6 votes 6 0% 0 |
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It's a pretty revolutionary product |
ahmed 06/04/2008 |
100% 6 votes 6 0% 0 |
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Cool tech but top-heavy management; another WebVan? |
effica 06/24/2009 |
100% 1 vote 1 0% 0 |
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Toyota may be rolling out a competitor
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bartos 08/02/2008 |
100% 3 votes 3 0% 0 |
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steve | 08/02/2008 | |
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No hype left, nobody wants to pay $4500 for a scooter
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steven 06/05/2008 |
50% 4 votes 2 50% 2 |
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ating | 06/06/2008 | |
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Almost $150 million of venture capital and $100 million in development costs sunk in already |
jillian_smith 06/04/2008 |
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Segways appear to be much less cool than they were a few years ago |
mkr2x 06/04/2008 |
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