George Devol
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". 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."
George Devol | |
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George Devol in 1982 | |
| Born | February 20, 1912 |
| Died | August 11, 2011 (aged 99) |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, entrepreneur |
| Spouse | Evelyn Jahelka |
The concept of the robot arm has evolved over time with contributions from various individuals and researchers. However, the first patent for an industrial robot was filed in 1954 by George Devol, an American inventor and entrepreneur, who is often credited as the "father of the robot arm."
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