Unimate, the first digitally operated and programmable robot, was invented by George Devol in 1950 and "represents the foundation of the modern robotics industry."

The world’s first humanoid robot was named Elektro. It was developed by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation and was unveiled at the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

Apr 1, 2025 · The evolution of robotics from ancient automata to AI-driven machines in this historical timeline of robotics advancements.

In the late 1960s, businessman/engineer Joseph Engleberger acquired Devol's robot patent and was able to modify it into an industrial robot and form a company called Unimation to produce …

Apr 29, 2025 · In 1954 George Devol invented the first digitally operated and a programmable robot called the Unimate. In 1956, Devol and his partner Joseph Engelberger formed the …

Jun 5, 2025 · George Devol invented the first digitally operated and programmable robot, the Unimate, in 1954. It was sold to General Motors in 1960 and installed in 1961 in Trenton, New …

May 19, 2025 · Let’s take a journey through the long history of robots, from the 4th century BC to today and beyond. Hold on tight. The idea of creating artificial beings (vis-a-v robots) that can …

May 31, 2024 · In the first century, Hero of Alexandria creates several mechanical devices that can be considered early forms of robotic systems. He writes extensively on the pneumatics …

Jul 24, 2024 · In 1969, the Stanford Arm became the first electrically powered, computer-controlled robot arm. This paved the way for the development of robotic arms used in …

May 5, 2025 · Shakey the Robot: Developed by Stanford Research Institute in 1966, Shakey was the first general-purpose mobile robot that could make decisions about its environment.