[dano1]

Seriously though, I believe it is the underlying technology that will prove to be the revolution, not the scooter.

Maybe that's the meaning of the name "segway", i.e. merely the point of departure another segment

[Semper911]

Segue, indeed. You hit the nail on the head.

For those of you who don't know, Dean Kamen does not aspire to make money via consumer hype. His field is physics, not engineering, and he applies physical science to find solutions for everyday challenges. He has already proven himself to be the real deal. I encourage his detractors to take a look at his inventions and read about his career.