Advancements in Technology

  • Elektro the Robot at the World Fair

    Elektro the Robot at the World Fair
    Elektro could respond to voice rhythm, move arms and legs, had prerecorded comments, and even "smoked"
  • The start of Project Whirlwind

    The start of Project Whirlwind
    During World War II the U.S. Navy approaches MIT to create a flight simulator to train bomber crews.
  • The Turing Test is created

    The Turing Test is created
    Alan Turing creates a test to figure out if a machine can really think.
  • Virtual Memory emerges

    Virtual Memory emerges
    Virtual memory allowed a computer to switch quickly between multiple programs and users.
  • DENDRAL AI program is created

    DENDRAL AI program is created
    The artificial intelligence program specialized in chemistry and physics.