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Period: to
1960's
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Invention of UNIMATE
UNIMATE was the first mass produced industrial robot which was initially used at GM Motors. It was created by Joe Engelberger and George Devol. It ended up being used to automate the manufacturing of TV picture tubes. This invention paved the way for industrial robots. Several huge name companies followed suit such as BMW and Volvo. -
Invention of the Minuteman I Missile Guidance Computer
The Minuteman I Missile Guidance Computer continuously calculated the missile's position in flight. It had advanced circuit design and reliable packaging that made it strong enough to stay together during the launch. It was created by Edward N Hall. -
Invention of the Computer Mouse
The computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart in 1963. It was carved out of wood and had two wheels mounted on the bottom instead of the ball that can be found in most modern mouses. This made the navigation of computers much easier and more convenient. -
Invention of Arpanet
Arpanet is often called the grandfather of the internet. It was the first widespread network of heterogeneous computers. It was started in 1969 by a team of researchers working for MIT and the U.S. Department of Defense. This paved the evolution and creation of the internet. -
Invention of the Stanford Arm
The Stanford Arm was created by Victor Sheinman in 1969. It was the first successful electronically powered arm.