George Devol was an American inventor and entrepreneur, best known for his pioneering work in robotics and automation. He is often credited with creating the first industrial robot, called "Unimate," in the late 1950s. Devol's invention laid the groundwork for modern robotics and automation in manufacturing industries. He founded the company Unimation, which was the first company to produce and sell industrial robots.
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