Fostering Innovation

Dean Kamen is a prolific inventor best known for the Segway PT (electric, self-balancing mobility tool) and the all-terrain electric wheelchair iBOT. In 1989, he founded the FIRST organization to foster students’ interest in STEM, and today, FIRST robotics leagues are found around the US. A tireless advocate for technology, Kamen’s varied pursuits have been united by a desire to improve lives through technology and innovation, which he spoke about during his visit to Oceanit.