Robert Adler

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/robert-adler

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Robert Adler born?December 4, 1913
2. Where was Robert Adler born?Austria
3. What is Robert Adler known for?Invention and development of early sound-based (ultrasonic) television remote controls
4. Who invented Robert Adler?The 'Space Command' ultrasonic remote control
5. What is the career?Vice President and Director of Research at Zenith Electronics
6. What is the technological predecessor?Wired remote controls

Ultrasonic Waves: Sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing.
Paradigm Shift: A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions in a field.
Consumer Electronics: Electronic equipment intended for everyday use by consumers, such as televisions and radios.