December 05, 2001
Man Invents Gyroscope Scooter
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Single-rider device meant to replace cars for short trips
(AP) - “I T ’ is a scooter.
Capping months o f speculation about his
mysterious innovation, an inventor unveiled
the device Monday - a gyroscope-stabilized,
battery-powered scoc ter that he hopes wi 11 revo­
lutionize short-distance travel.
Dean Kamen and his backers are banking on
the Segway Human Transporter to displace
cars, leading to a realigned cityscape that's
more people-friendly.
The single-rider Segway, until now known only
by its code names IT and Ginger, “will be to the car
what the car was to the horse and buggy," Kamen
boasted in this week’s Time magazine. “Cars are
great for going long distances. But it makes no
sense at all for people incities to use a4,000-pound
piece ofmetal.’’
Monday morning, Kamen and the hosts of
ABC’s “Good Morning America’ ’ took the scooter
for a spin in Manhattan’s Bryant Park, demon­
strating maneuvers and cruising up and down
ramps as crowds watched.
The two-wheeled Segway, which looks like a
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An inventor shows off his gyroscope-
stabilized, battery-powered scooters that
he hopes will replace cars in the city.
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cross between a push mower and a razor scooter,
travels at up to 12 mph, said Kamen spokesman
Dave Chapman.
It’s designed to be difficult to fall from or
knock over because o f gyroscopes that work to
keep it upright. Speed and direction are con­
trolled by the rider’s shifting weight.
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