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National Inventors Hall of Fame
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George Devol
1912-02-20 – 2011-08-11
Life & Legacy
George Charles Devol Jr. (February 20, 1912 – August 11, 2011) was an American inventor, best known for creating Unimate, the first industrial robot. The National Inventors Hall of Fame says, "Devol's patent for the first digitally operated programmable robotic arm represents the foundation of the modern robotics industry."
Occupation & Career
inventor, entrepreneur
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Honors & Awards
National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Sources & Provenance
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