1970s computer

History of Computers: 1970's

By kingambe

  • Shakey the Robot

    Shakey the Robot
    Shakey was the first mobile robot controlled by AI. This base has led to the Roomba, which uses bump sensors just like Shakey did to learn and clean our home.

  • First C Language Released

    First C Language Released
    The language was created by Dennis Ritchie and his team. Many of our modern day programming languages have been developed using the basics of the original C language.

  • Apple-1

    Apple-1
    This was created by Steve Wozniak and Apple's first product. As the first modern personal computer, it had a big impact in leading the way to the computers we use now.

  • ATARI

    ATARI
    The ATARI released in 1977 was the first largely successful video game system. This led to other companies going above and beyond to compete to see who is the best, allowing us to have the systems that we have today.

  • MUDS

    MUDS
    Multi-User Domains were created by Richard Bartle and Roy Trubshaw. This allowed people to play against each other online and socialize. Now, people are able to play games online together all over the world.