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- Technical Drawing for the "TOWTMTEWP" Computer, December 1971 - In 1936, Alan Turing wrote about a theoretical universal computer now referred to as a "Turing Machine." In 1972, Washington University professors Wesley Clark and Bob Arnzen likely made the first physical version of Turing's machine. Clark used the TOWTMTEWP ("The Only Working Turing Machine There Ever Was Probably") as an educational tool, demonstrating basic computer theory for his students.
- December 15, 1971
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Technical Drawing for the "TOWTMTEWP" Computer, December 1971
In 1936, Alan Turing wrote about a theoretical universal computer now referred to as a "Turing Machine." In 1972, Washington University professors Wesley Clark and Bob Arnzen likely made the first physical version of Turing's machine. Clark used the TOWTMTEWP ("The Only Working Turing Machine There Ever Was Probably") as an educational tool, demonstrating basic computer theory for his students.
- Unimate Specifications, 1959 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This document, part of a larger collection, chronicles the Unimate's conception, construction and operation.
- May 27, 1959
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Unimate Specifications, 1959
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This document, part of a larger collection, chronicles the Unimate's conception, construction and operation.
- Unimate Installation Drawings, 1962 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This document, part of a larger collection, chronicles the Unimate's conception, construction and operation.
- January 10, 1962
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Unimate Installation Drawings, 1962
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This document, part of a larger collection, chronicles the Unimate's conception, construction and operation.
- Interpreting Angularity, 1957 -
- February 21, 1957
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Interpreting Angularity, 1957
- Analog Digital Converter Assembly, Reference Number 140UA - 1, circa 1957 -
- circa 1957
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Analog Digital Converter Assembly, Reference Number 140UA - 1, circa 1957
- Pistol Grip Encoder, circa 1957 -
- circa 1957
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Pistol Grip Encoder, circa 1957
- Unimatic Converyor, Reference Number Y181-1 -
- December 26, 1955
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Unimatic Converyor, Reference Number Y181-1
- Unimation Order Picking Unit, Reference Number Y181-33 -
- September 17, 1957
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Unimation Order Picking Unit, Reference Number Y181-33
- Lock Washer (Fastener), Reference Number 3113, 1946 - George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor, particularly in the area of automation. Around 1940, Devol developed the "Sun Switch," a photoelectric switch, to regulate light levels. Lighting for streets, factories and other public, private and business areas could be turned on and off reliably and efficiently with this device. This technical drawing defined the design requirements for one of its components.
- January 30, 1946
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Lock Washer (Fastener), Reference Number 3113, 1946
George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor, particularly in the area of automation. Around 1940, Devol developed the "Sun Switch," a photoelectric switch, to regulate light levels. Lighting for streets, factories and other public, private and business areas could be turned on and off reliably and efficiently with this device. This technical drawing defined the design requirements for one of its components.
- Bracket, Reference Number 3229, 1946 - George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor, particularly in the area of automation. Around 1940, Devol developed the "Sun Switch," a photoelectric switch, to regulate light levels. Lighting for streets, factories and other public, private and business areas could be turned on and off reliably and efficiently with this device. This technical drawing defined the design requirements for one of its components.
- April 03, 1946
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Bracket, Reference Number 3229, 1946
George Devol was a problem solver and prolific inventor, particularly in the area of automation. Around 1940, Devol developed the "Sun Switch," a photoelectric switch, to regulate light levels. Lighting for streets, factories and other public, private and business areas could be turned on and off reliably and efficiently with this device. This technical drawing defined the design requirements for one of its components.