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Josef Kates

Canadian engineer · Canada · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1921 to 2018 · aged 97

Josef Kates, born Josef Katz, was a Canadian engineer whose achievements include designing the first digital game-playing machine, and the world's first automated traffic signalling system.

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A typical day, 30 days to 24 September 2026

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Awards

Member of the Order of Canada
Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada

About this person

Country
Canada
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2018 · aged 97