Segway Electric Vehicles

Segway is a pioneering brand in the world of personal electric mobility, famously founded by inventor Dean Kamen in the United States in 1999. The brand initially gained global fame for its self-balancing personal transporters, which utilized advanced gyroscopic technology to allow riders to remain upright while moving forward or backward.

In 2015, the landscape of the company changed significantly when it was acquired by the Chinese robotics firm Ninebot. This acquisition combined Segway's established brand equity and Western design heritage with Ninebot's efficient supply chain and high-volume manufacturing capabilities located in Beijing and Changzhou. Today, the brand produces a wide range of products including electric scooters, e-mopeds, and robotics.

The ultimate ownership of the brand rests with Ninebot Limited, which is headquartered in Beijing, China. While the original engineering roots were firmly established in Bedford, New Hampshire, the majority of the research, development, and mass-market production now takes place within China to serve a global market across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.