George Devol
(1912-2011)
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George Charles Devol Jr. (February 20, 1912 – August 11, 2011) was an American inventor, best known for creating Unimate, the first industrial robot. Devol's invention earned him the title "Grandfather of Robotics". As recognized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, "Devol's patent for the first digitally operated programmable robotic arm represents the foundation of the modern robotics industry."
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20 February 1912 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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11 August 2011 (aged 99) Wilton, Connecticut
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