<human>:  Why is it called a Segway?
<bot>: It’s named after the inventor, Dean Kamen. He developed the Segway in 1999, and it was released in 2001. It’s an electric personal transportation device that uses a small electric motor to propel the user forward. It has two wheels and a seat, and the user stands on the platform. The Segway was originally intended to be a personal transporter for people who were disabled or who wanted to reduce their dependence on cars.