Robots of Westinghouse: 1924 - Today
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (514 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0978584414 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 207 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Robots" according to Christopher Landry. A marvelously entertaining book. Anyone interested in robots should have this book !. "Elektro lives!!!" according to Atomic Mitch. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the history of robots. The history of the Westinghouse robots is truly fascinating. Scott Schaut has done a fantastic job in telling this story.Scott even spent three months building a full-size replica of Elektro (the coolest robot in histo. Message from Elektro wahoo76 "I am Elektro, mightiest of all robots. I was created by Westinghouse Laboratories. I am 7 feet, 6 inches tall. I weigh 260 pounds. My brain is bigger than yours. It weighs 60 pounds. I can do many things. If you use me well, I can be your slave."
The Robots of Westinghouse 1924 - Today is a comprehensive history of all of the robots or mechanical men that Westinghouse built from 1924 through the 1950's. A book that lends itself to all ages and interests. If your interests lean towards World's Fair history, robots, early technology, electronics and Americana this book will fill an important piece history that has been missing for years.. The book contains many rare photographs and information that has never been in print, along with anecdotes from the original engineers and designers. For the first time a true and accurate history has been compiled to show the genius behind the automation of the first true robots built in America. "Elektro" was not the first nor the last robot that was made and this book will give insights into a lost piece of Americana. The best known and most famous of the Westinghouse Robots is "Elektro" built for the New York World's Fair of 1939 & 1940. These robots were made in a time of wonderment where everything was possible and technology would solve the all the world’s problems
About the AuthorScott Schaut is the Director and Curator of the Mansfield Memorial Museum in Mansfield, Ohio.
Scott Schaut is the Director and Curator of the Mansfield Memorial Museum in Mansfield, Ohio.