Címke: 1961

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Illuminated tires developed by Goodyear but were never mass produced, 1961.

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In 1961, Goodyear developed a unique concept for a tire that would be illuminated from within. The illuminated tire was designed to emit a soft glow that would make driving at night more visible and safer. Unfortunately, Goodyear never mass-produced the illuminated tire, and the concept has been largely forgotten. The illuminated tire was revolutionary for its time, and its invention was a major breakthrough in automotive safety. It was designed with a special lighting system that would be powered by the energy of the spinning wheel. This innovative concept was ahead of its time, and could have made driving … Illuminated tires developed by Goodyear but were never mass produced, 1961. részletei…

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Ham is the first chimpanzee astronaut to return from his legendary 16-hour flight in 1961.

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On January 31, 1961, history was made when Ham the chimpanzee became the first ever non-human primate to fly in space. Ham was shot into space from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in a Mercury-Redstone 2 rocket as part of the first U.S. crewed spaceflight program. He spent 16 hours in space before returning to Earth, becoming the first chimpanzee astronaut in the process! Though Ham was just a passenger on the journey, his successful mission was a major milestone in space exploration. Ham was an inspiration to many, showing that animals can be trained and trusted to work on complex technological … Ham is the first chimpanzee astronaut to return from his legendary 16-hour flight in 1961. részletei…

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Ham, the First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961.

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Ham, the first chimpanzee in space, made history in 1961 when he became the first primate to travel to outer space. On January 31st of that year, the spacecraft Mercury-Redstone 2 launched from Cape Canaveral with Ham aboard in a special compartment. After fifteen minutes and forty-eight seconds of flight, the spacecraft splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean and Ham made history. Despite the success of the mission, Ham was not praised for his bravery or intelligence at the time. He was instead seen as an expendable commodity in the race for space exploration. After the mission, he was taken … Ham, the First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961. részletei…

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Mobot (MObile roBOT) made by Hughes Aircraft Electronic Labs dressing a woman in California, 1961.

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In 1961, Hughes Aircraft Electronic Labs created Mobot, a mobile robot that was used to help a woman get dressed in California. Mobot was a remarkable innovation for its time, as it was able to move around independently and respond to voice commands. The robot was able to help the woman dress herself by pushing buttons, opening drawers, and even selecting items of clothing. This pioneering technology was a remarkable achievement for its time and showed the advances being made in robotics in the early 1960s. It was also a sign of the times, as robotics were being used increasingly … Mobot (MObile roBOT) made by Hughes Aircraft Electronic Labs dressing a woman in California, 1961. részletei…