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Fine Art Print : Robot, 1928 - A Mechanical Man who may do work of tomorrow
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Robot, 1928 - A Mechanical Man who may do work of tomorrow
Mr. R. J. Wensley of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company operating a mechanical man or robot who, in response to spoken signals and notes blown on a pitch pipe, unveiled a portrait of George Washington. The Graphic comments the machine, suggests that one day the work of the world may be carried on by automatons who will never think of striking and goes on to cast doubt on their usefulness in the light of recent mechanised industrialisation leading to unemployment in America. The robot was named Herbert Televox, the first of several robots based on patents taken out by Wensley and created at Westinghouse.
1928
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Commands Demonstration Development Herbert Mechanical Operating Robot Robots Technology Westinghouse 1928 Robotics Wensley
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection. This captivating image, titled "Robot, 1928 - A Mechanical Man who may do work of tomorrow," showcases a groundbreaking moment in history as Mr. R.J. Wensley of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company operates a mechanical man or robot. In response to spoken signals and notes blown on a pitch pipe, this robot represents the promise of a future filled with innovation and technological advancements. Add this stunning print to your home or office to inspire curiosity and ignite conversations about the past and future of technology.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.8cm x 40.6cm (19.2" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph from 1928, Mr. R.J. Wensley of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company proudly operates a mechanical man or robot named Herbert Televox. During a demonstration, Herbert responds to spoken signals and notes blown on a pitch pipe, unveiling a portrait of George Washington. The Graphic, a leading British weekly newspaper, marveled at the machine's capabilities, suggesting that one day, the work of the world may be carried out by automatons who will never think of striking. However, the newspaper also cast doubt on the usefulness of such inventions in the light of recent mechanized industrialization and the resulting unemployment in America. Herbert Televox was the first of several robots based on patents taken out by Wensley and created at Westinghouse. This mechanical man, a precursor to modern robotics, showcases the remarkable progress of technology during the early 20th century. Despite the excitement surrounding this development, the societal implications of automation and its impact on labor were already being debated. As the world continued to evolve, the role of robots in our society would become a topic of ongoing fascination and controversy.
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