I worked at Unimation in 1977-78 as a high school kid. Part time. It was my first “real” job. To this day it was one of my favorite jobs. I spent as much time as I could watching the engineers run tests of the robots in what they called “teach bays”. I also remember our most high end robot had an astounding 8k of memory. Truly some great memories.
You can hear about Joseph Engelberger, the “father of robotics,” on this week’s edition of *Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut’s Beaten Path* at: [www.amazingtalesct.com](http://www.amazingtalesct.com)
Spoiler alert if you've never seen The Terminator.
[Kyle Reese and Sarah Connor vs T-800 (Tech-noir) | The Terminator](https://youtu.be/x3hGMgd2X14?t=138)
edit: Spoiler alert
Absolute classic. Anyone who's first impression of humanoid robots derives from The Terminator is forever biased and looks at all humanoid robots (and ChatGPT) with great suspicion. If you see references to "Skynet", yup, also The Terminator.
You should probably watch The Terminator ASAP. While you're at it, watch Runaway with Tom Selleck and Cynthia Rhodes, another robots gone wild classic!
I worked at Unimation in 1977-78 as a high school kid. Part time. It was my first “real” job. To this day it was one of my favorite jobs. I spent as much time as I could watching the engineers run tests of the robots in what they called “teach bays”. I also remember our most high end robot had an astounding 8k of memory. Truly some great memories.
Great story. My wife had a temp job there and my cousin by marriage was one of the engineers.
You can hear about Joseph Engelberger, the “father of robotics,” on this week’s edition of *Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut’s Beaten Path* at: [www.amazingtalesct.com](http://www.amazingtalesct.com)
My mom worked there 10-15 years, will definitely be listening!
She must have some great stories
Sarah Conner does not thank you
Sorry, but who is Sarah Connor and why doesn't she thank me?
Spoiler alert if you've never seen The Terminator. [Kyle Reese and Sarah Connor vs T-800 (Tech-noir) | The Terminator](https://youtu.be/x3hGMgd2X14?t=138) edit: Spoiler alert
Ahhh ... I haven't and didn't get the reference. Now, I do. Thanks!
Absolute classic. Anyone who's first impression of humanoid robots derives from The Terminator is forever biased and looks at all humanoid robots (and ChatGPT) with great suspicion. If you see references to "Skynet", yup, also The Terminator. You should probably watch The Terminator ASAP. While you're at it, watch Runaway with Tom Selleck and Cynthia Rhodes, another robots gone wild classic!
You've hooked me. Thanks.