a history of cybernetic animals and early robots
 1917 – Diving Armor by James F. Long. Diving Armor Publication number US1305656 A Publication type Grant Publication date Jun 3, 1919 Filing date Jan 12, 1917 Inventors James F. Long This invention relates to diving armor, and has for one of its objects to provide a device of this character especially adapted to protect …
The 1917 version of the Leavitt deep-sea suit. Publication number US1327679 A Publication type Grant Publication date Jan 13, 1920 Filing date Jan 15, 1917 Priority date Jan 15, 1917 Inventors Leavitt Benjamin F Original Assignee Leavitt Diving Armor Company The invention relates to improvements in diving apparatus and its object is to provide a …
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Submarine Armor invented by Charles H. Jackson achieved a depth of 360 feet in December 1919 with Frank Turner as the diver. Deep Sea Suits and Diving Records Source: Scientific American (January 1920) There appears to be no little rivalry of late in the matter of diving suits and deep sea diving records. And why …
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A Tractor that Walks? Originally posted here on August 11, 2011 by heidrickaghistorycenter The Fageol 9-12 “Walking” Tractor, 3500lbs, 1919. Heidrick Ag History Center.Our collection here at the Heidrick Ag History Center includes this little tractor. Nestled in a line of other comparably sized tractors, you might first notice its because of its brown color. But …
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Kelley invents the "Pedomotor", or power operated walking or running device to facilitate the operation of pedestrianism or running operation. The "Pedomotor" will provide relief of muscles utilized during the running operation, and to increase the speed of the person. Although any type of motive power can be applied, Kelley describes a small steam-engine to …
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