By the 1950s engineers were developing machines to handle difficult or dangerous repetitive tasks for both defense and consumer manufacturing—particularly the booming automotive industry.

The earliest robots as we know them were created in the early 1950s by George C. Devol, an inventor from Louisville, Kentucky. He invented and patented a reprogrammable manipulator called …

Dec 6, 2025 · The 1950s brought forth the development of the first industrial robots, designed to carry out repetitive tasks in controlled environments. These early industrial robots laid the groundwork for …

In this episode of the Snack Bar, Mr. Sterling takes a look at some of his favorite sci-fi robots from the 1950s. Want to look like an even bigger weirdo?

Dec 2, 2016 · Before Rosie and R2-D2 became pop culture icons, a humble toy named Robert paved the way. In examining the history of famous robots, you’d be forgiven for overlooking a 1950s …

Jun 29, 2024 · Join us in unveiling the remarkable journey of the first robotic marvel of the 1950s, a testament to the boundless possibilities when human creativity meets cutting-edge technology. The …

Jan 23, 2025 · Fueled by the popularity of 1951 movie The Day The Earth Stood Still, toy manufacturers leapt into action to create a variety of toy robots. The first mega-popular kids’ robot was Robert the …

Public fascination with robots surged in the 1950s as science fiction media began portraying them as friendly and beneficial companions. This shift in perception was significantly influenced by works like …

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Oct 12, 2025 · The “Fighting Robot” toy, equipped with simulated weaponry, mirrored the Cold War’s underlying tensions, while the “Explorer Robot” symbolized the hope for peaceful scientific …