Joseph Engelberger
American physicist, engineer and entrepreneur (1925–2015)
Joseph Frederick Engelberger (July 26, 1925 – December 1, 2015) was an American physicist, engineer and entrepreneur. Engelberger created the first industrial robot in the United States, the Unimate, in the 1950s. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.
Later, he worked as entrepreneur and vocal advocate of robotic technology beyond the manufacturing plant in a variety of fields, including service industries, health care, and space exploration. He has been called "the father of robotics" for his works to the field.[1][2]
Engelberger died in Newtown, Connecticut from complications following a stroke at the age of 90.
References
change- ↑ "JOSEPH ENGELBERGER // The Father of Robotics". Robotics Industries Association. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Joseph F. Engelberger, the "Father of Robotics," turns 90". Modern Materials Handling. July 27, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
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