A Tribute to Joseph Engelberger [INFOGRAPHIC]

 

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Here is patent filed by George Devol on a rudimentary industrial robotic arm. Devol’s patent laid the foundation of the modern robotics industry.

Patent Information
Publication number: US2988237 A
Patent Title; Programmed article transfer
Publication date: 13 Jun 1961
Filing date: 10 Dec 1954
Priority date: 10 Dec 1954
Inventors: Jr George C Devol
Original Assignee: Jr George C Devol

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