Magnastat Recording Drum, Reference Number Y181-5, 1955
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Artifact Overview
George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor -- particularly in the area of automation. After the Second World War, Devol patented a magnetic control system -- a memory system for machines. With this reprogrammable system, manufacturers could "teach" a machine to perform repetitive tasks. Devol's innovation led to his most notable invention -- the first industrial robot.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Technical drawing
Date Made
06 January 1956
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2012.64.81
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Donated by the Family of George C. Devol.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 17 in
Width: 22 in
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