Mechanical man called Eric 1928
Eric the first British robot invented by engineer Captain Richards of Gomshall, seen in Surrey, standing with his assistant. The robot had the power of articulation, to answer questions, shake hands, tell the time and sit down when instructed
Picture No
14165413
Media ID
48711993
Size
4155px x 5471px
(8.9MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd. / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph in The Sphere', 15 September 1928, page 464
Date
1928
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