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Robots Of The Victorian Era

prostoalex writes "Somehow the robotic inventions of the 19th century are terribly under-appreciated. But when you read about a new Aibo or running humanoid robot, don't forget the mechanical marvels of the 19th century. The Steam Man, unveiled in literature in 1865, would provide the willing consumer with a truly horseless carriage. The Electric Man(1885) was a working prototype before 19th century was over, too. The Boilerplate was a prototype soldier built in 1893 to resolve potential conflicts between the nations, and, according to promotional photographs, was usually surrounded by young females. And, finally, the Automatic Man, unveiled in 1900, a 7'5'' robot capable of many things, but mainly pulling carriages." (Don't forget the less-fictional, more-fraudulent Ajeeb and The Turk.)

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  6. DUPE! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
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  9. -1 Troll by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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  10. First one to say... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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  11. online dating in the victorian era? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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