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Japan Prize
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Joseph Frederick Engelberger
1925-07-26 – 2015-12-01
Life & Legacy
Joseph Frederick Engelberger (July 26, 1925 – December 1, 2015) was an American physicist, engineer and entrepreneur. Often regarded as the "Father of Robotics". Licensing the original patent awarded to inventor George Devol, Engelberger developed the first industrial robot in the United States, the Unimate, in the 1950s. Later, he worked as entrepreneur and vocal advocate of robotic technology beyond the manufacturing plant in a variety of fields, including service industries, health care, and space exploration.
Occupation & Career
physicist, engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, businessperson, scientist
Education
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Japan Prize; ASME Leonardo Da Vinci Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
ASME Leonardo Da Vinci Award · Japan Prize
Organizations & Memberships
National Academy of Engineering
Education & Institutions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
Verified Legacy Record
Award
ASME Leonardo Da Vinci Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1398876 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1398876 — wikidata View source
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