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Robert Adler

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American physicist and inventor (1913-2007)

United StatesScientistsLived 1913 to 2007 · aged 93
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Robert Adler was an Austrian-American inventor who held numerous patents. He worked for Zenith Electronics, retiring as the company's Vice President and Director of Research.

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A Zenith Space Commander 600 remote control.A Zenith Space Commander 600 remote control.

Awards 4

2008National Inventors Hall of Fame
1995Emmy Award
1980Edison Medal
1951IEEE Fellow

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About this person

Robert Adler was an Austrian-American inventor who held numerous patents. He worked for Zenith Electronics, retiring as the company's Vice President and Director of Research. His work included developing early sound-based remote controls for televisions, which were the standard for 25 years until replaced by infrared (IR) remotes that could transmit more complex commands.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 2007 · aged 93
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29 languages

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