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Shakey the Robot
In 1970 Shakey the robot became the first artificial intelligence controlled robot. -
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Technology Use Progression: 1970s
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Pong has come to play
Pong was a by-product of the attempt to create a car driving game. During this time period that was a bit far-fetched. Instead, they developed pong. This would be the beginning of the arcade and video game era. -
The Grand Plans for the Internet
Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn are beginning to sketch out a plan to connect to the internet from around the world. In order to do this, they have to develop a new way to network. -
8800 Personal Computer
MITS Altair 8800 kits began to provide the possibility for personal computers. -
Intel 8080
Unlike its predecessor the 8800, the 8080 could process up to 64 kilobytes. Being able to address four times more than the 8800. -
The White House gets a Computer
President Carter was the first president to have a computer in the oval office.