QUIRKY: Captain W.H. Richards displaying metal robot at Wintergarden Exhibition

Record ID: 401988

  • Title: QUIRKY: Captain W.H. Richards displaying metal robot at Wintergarden Exhibition
  • Date: 1st January 1930
  • Summary: SLATE INFORMATION: Man of Metal! Captain Richards presents first perfect robot ENGLAND: London: Captain William H Richards (Inventor) demonstrating his humanoid metal robot 'Eric' including robot sitting, standing and raising arm SLATE INFORMATION: Doesn't drink or smoke or stay out late - and is always very obedient! What offers girls? Richards opening robot's back and
  • Embargoed: 16th January 1930 12:00
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  • Location: Unknown location
  • Topics: Science / Technology,Light / Amusing / Unusual / Quirky
  • Reuters ID: LVA3HJFNXVZ7WZ89HCPEVPE2KGPS
  • Story Text: Inventor Captain William H Richards demonstrating his humanoid metal robot 'Eric'.
  • Copyright Holder: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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