History of Technology
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Do you know that computers were only invented within the past 100 years? And that the smartphone was only recently invented, in the mid-1990s? Yet today, computers and other devices are everywhere in our lives - in classrooms, homes and public places. From the first calculating machines made of cogs and wheels during the 1640s to virtual reality headsets such as Oculus Rift, this book charts the incredible history of computers.
Do you know that the first industrial robot started work in 1959? Now robots are in factories, in homes, laboratories, and the sky. Robots explore other planets as well as ocean depths. They also carry out jobs that are dangerous for humans. From the first robots of the 1950s to the drones and androids of the present day, this book charts the amazing history of robots.
Do you know that only 200 years ago, the only way that one person could send a message to another person was by letter or messenger? It's hard to imagine now, with our smartphones and computers at our fingertips. From the invention of the telegraph in the 1830s all the way through to the wearable technology of the present day, this book charts the incredible history of telecommunications.
This fascinating series investigates the history of technological equipment that has changed enormously since they were first invented. Studying the history of computers, robots, telecommunication and transport, each book looks at the key figures who played a part in their development, key milestones in their development, what they are like and are used for now and where they might take us tomorrow.
Did you know that the wheel was invented in prehistoric times, in about 3500 BC? And now we can travel between towns and cities in super-fast trains, in fast cars and halfway round the world in a day in aeroplanes. From dugout canoes from 10,000 years ago right through to modern-day driverless cars, this book charts the amazing history of transport.
