Automata Old and New by Conrad William Cooke
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About this eBook
| Author | Cooke, Conrad William, 1843-1926 |
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| LoC No. | 17017247 |
| Title | Automata Old and New |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Automata Old and New" by Conrad William Cooke is a scholarly work on the history and mechanics of self-moving machines, likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the evolution of automata, tracing their origins from ancient civilizations through to more contemporary inventions. It reflects on the fascinating interplay between art and engineering, highlighting significant figures such as Hero of Alexandria and Robert-Houdin who contributed to this intriguing field. The opening of the work serves as an introduction to the subject, explaining how the author was inspired to present a paper on automata to the Sette of Odd Volumes following a previous talk on Robert-Houdin. Cooke outlines his intention to limit his exploration of automata to devices resembling living beings that exhibit self-movement. He cites examples from ancient texts, including references to moving statutes and machines from notable figures like Homer and Aristotle, while indicating that the mechanical ingenuity of ancient cultures laid the groundwork for the development of automata as we understand them today. The opening establishes both the historical significance of automata and Cooke's commitment to exploring their technical intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets |
| LoC Class | TJ: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Subject | Robots |
| Subject | Machine theory |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55817 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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