The technology Kamen used to develop the Freestyle Coca-Cola soda fountain is similar to that in his prescription pumps.1
By Jael Batty
When Kamen asked Coke for help distributing his water purifier, Coke challenged Kamen to develop a better soda fountain first.
Dean Kamen, Inventor of Medical Technology
The inventor of the Segway, Dean Kamen is known in the scientific community for developing medical equipment. His inventions include a wearable prescription pump for insulin and chemotherapy, a microdosing prescription pump for infants, and a home dialysis machine.1 When Kamen realized his dialysis machine required too much distilled water and energy for home use, he developed a system to purify tap water that would run on less power than a hairdryer. Continue reading
