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350 BCE
Is it a bird, is it a plane! no its just a mechanical bird
In the year around 350 BCE the greek philosopher Archytas, made a mechanical bird dubbed The Pigeon. It was powered by steam and used the action-reaction principle 2000 years before the principle was actually formlulated -
1495
Leonardo Da Vincis Robot
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The Duck
The mechanical duck had over 400 different parts, which isn't too surprising considering what it could do. It could flap its wings, and it could eat, digest, and subsequently defecate. That's a pretty impressive robot! -
Spinning Mule
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Difference Engine
First automatic mechanical calculator -
Teslas Remote controlled boat
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Unimate
First automated industrial robotic arm -
NASA Pathfinder
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Lego Mindstorm
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ASIMO