FIRST Founder

Dean Kamen Founder, FIRST Dean Kamen is the Founder of FIRST and President of DEKA Research & Development Corporation based in Manchester, NH. DEKA is a dynamic company focused on the development of revolutionary new technologies that span a diverse set of applications. As an inventor, physicist, and entrepreneur, Kamen has dedicated his life to developing technologies that help people lead better lives. Some notable breakthrough medical devices include the HomeChoice™ portable dialysis machine, marketed by Baxter Healthcare, and the Independence™ IBOT™ Mobility System, a sophisticated mobility aid, developed for Johnson & Johnson. Kamen is also widely recognized as the inventor of the Segway Human Transporter, which was designed to provide a clean alternative for short distance travel and enhance people’s productivity.

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