Monday, 3. March 2003

Segway creator unveils hope for millions Portable water purifier premieres at tech conference


Dean Kamen, creator of the high-tech scooter that was banned in San Francisco, introduced his latest creation Thursday -- a portable water purifier that he hopes will save millions of people around the world who suffer from shortages of fresh water.

For the first time publicly, Kamen demonstrated a prototype of the 100- pound device to a standing ovation at the annual Technology, Entertainment, Design conference in Monterey.

¬> SFGate

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