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Joseph Engelberger

being the 'Father of Robotics'

Licensing the original patent awarded to inventor George Devol
Developing the first industrial robot arm
Establishing the field of robotics in manufacturing

Joseph Engelberger was an American physicist and entrepreneur known for his pioneering work in robotics. Often referred to as the ‘Father of Robotics’, he brought George Devol’s invention to the manufacturing floor, transforming the industry with automated systems.

Milestones

The Dawn of AI Robotics

The Steel Arm That Started the Robot Age

In 1961, a 4,000-pound mechanical arm named Unimate became the first industrial robot to work on an assembly line, forever changing manufacturing.

1961