Ismail Al-Jazari, The father of robotics from 12th century
A fountain that could be programmed to switch on and off. On the head of an elephant is a model of an Indian mahout (driver). Ismail al-Jazari laid the groundwork for modern engineering, hydraulics, and even robotics with his marvelous inventions, including robot servants who offered towels to guests.
Al-Jazari also made useful machines that helped normal people, including water-drawing devices that farmers have used for centuries. His colorful and lavish creations made as novelty playthings for very wealthy, but his other creations were useful for everyone.
Ismail al-Jazari and his passion for invention
In the Middle Ages, some significant advances were made in what has become robotics today. Jazari, from Anatolia on Turkey's Asian side, is credited with inventing devices ...