Robots of Westinghouse: 1924 - Today [Paperback]

Scott Schaut (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007

The Robots of Westinghouse 1924 - Today is a comprehensive history of all of the robots or mechanical men that Westinghouse built from 1924 through the 1950's. For the first time a true and accurate history has been compiled to show the genius behind the automation of the first true robots built in America. The book contains many rare photographs and information that has never been in print, along with anecdotes from the original engineers and designers. The best known and most famous of the Westinghouse Robots is "Elektro" built for the New York World's Fair of 1939 & 1940. "Elektro" was not the first nor the last robot that was made and this book will give insights into a lost piece of Americana. These robots were made in a time of wonderment where everything was possible and technology would solve the all the world’s problems. A book that lends itself to all ages and interests. If your interests lean towards World's Fair history, robots, early technology, electronics and Americana this book will fill an important piece history that has been missing for years.

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About the Author

Scott Schaut is the Director and Curator of the Mansfield Memorial Museum in Mansfield, Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 207 pages
• Publisher: Schaut (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978584414
• ISBN-13: 978-0978584412
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,206,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Message from Elektro, May 5, 2011

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"I am Elektro, mightiest of all robots. I was created by Westinghouse Laboratories. I am 7 feet, 6 inches tall. I weigh 260 pounds. My brain is bigger than yours. It weighs 60 pounds. I can do many things. If you use me well, I can be your slave."

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5.0 out of 5 stars The past effecting the present., April 2, 2007

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This review is from: Robots of Westinghouse: 1924 - Today (Paperback)

In 1939--my mom (deceased) and her younger borhter-my uncle (deceased) took train from Ohio to New York to see New York World's fair--my mom and uncle born and raised i9n Mansfield, Ohio--home of Electro the Westinghourse robot at that fair. RECENTLY AN E MAIL FROM MY UNCLE SON WHO IS HELPING HIS OWN SON A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DO A ROBOTICS CLASS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CREDIT IN A MIDWEST HIGH SCHOOL--I THEN REMEMBERED MY DECEASED UNCLE AND MY MOM HAD SEEN ELECTRO ROBOT IN ACTION. IN 1939--HOW FITTING MY UNCLE GRANDSON DOING SUCH A PROJECT--RAN INTERNET RE; ELECTRO AND FOUND MANSFIELD, OHIO MUSEUM HAD THIS BOOK--UNCLE GRANDSON CAN USE WITH HIS PROJECT AND A FITTING THING TO REMEMBER HIS DECEASED GRANDDAD WITH, TOO. THE BOOK ORDER ARRIVED PROMPTLY AND IN GOOD CONDITION AND AT PRESENT HELPING A SCHOOL PROJECT AN GIVING INSIGHT AS TO WHAT THIS SCHOOL STUDENT GRANDDAD WOULD HAVE SEEN IN 1939. THANKS FOR HAVING THIS BOOK ON INTERNET!