The First Computer
The First Computer
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anyone ever seen the robots that the Romans made?
they were automated things powered by sand pouring out and dropping weights which turned pulleys and moved wheels. they used them to automate objects during theatre performances.
by winding the string round the wheels differently they could 'program' the things to like .. go forward for a wee bit then turn a certain way then carry on etc.fascinating genius stuff -seen them on tv a while back.