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Segway Inc. Expands Worldwide Market With New Technology Licensing Program
WowWee Ltd. Will Be First to Integrate Segway® Smart Motion Technology Into 2006 Products
BEDFORD, N.H. – OCT. 7, 2005 – Building on the success of its technologically innovative Segway® products, Segway Inc. today announced plans to license its Segway Smart Motion technology to third-party companies and in some cases co-develop products with other manufacturers using the technology. The company also announced today that WowWee Ltd., parent company of WowWee Robotics, will be the first third-party company to employ Segway Smart Motion in products that will publicly debut in 2006.
“The success of the Segway PT has demonstrated that Segway Smart Motion technology not only provides unparalleled maneuverability and freedom of movement, but is also reliable, safe, and practical,” said Doug Field, vice president of product development. “Our technical team has developed a unique knowledge base that integrates controls engineering, embedded systems, advanced energy systems and sensor technologies. This knowledge can now be quickly applied to entirely new applications and product categories by leveraging Segway Smart Motion technology.”
About WowWee
WowWee Ltd. is a privately-owned, Hong Kong based company, with offices in North America and a worldwide sales and distribution network. The Company is a recognized leader in the manufacturing of innovative hi-tech consumer robotic electronic and leisure products. Company divisions include WowWee Robotics, WowWee Tech, WowWee RC and WowWee Alive. For more information and to see the latest WowWee products including Roboraptor, RobosapienV2, and Robopet visit www.wowwee.com.
About Segway
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. For additional information about Segway and to find retail locations, please visit www.segway.com or call 1-866-4SEGWAY. Media materials and digital images are available at the Segway Press Center.