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- Dynastat Magnetic Memory Drum, 1962 - 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.
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Dynastat Magnetic Memory Drum, 1962
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.
- Dynastat Magnetic Memory Drum, 371 Series, 1960 -
- 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Dynastat Magnetic Memory Drum, 371 Series, 1960
- Burroughs Flying Head Drum, "FH432," for the Burroughs 1100-Series System, circa 1964 -
- circa 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Burroughs Flying Head Drum, "FH432," for the Burroughs 1100-Series System, circa 1964
- Miniaturized Coffee Can Memory Drum, 1962 -
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Miniaturized Coffee Can Memory Drum, 1962