Cybernetic tortoise, developed to help with studies on brain function

Made:: 1950-1952 in Bristol

inventor:: William Grey; William Grey

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Cybernetic tortoise, c1950. Front three quarter view. Graduated white to grey background.
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Cybernetic tortoise, with photo-electric cell, developed to help with studies on brain function, invented and made by William Grey Walter, at the Burden Neurological Institute, Bristol, England, 1950-1952

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Category:: Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry

Materials:: acrylic (perpex TM), aluminium alloy, brass (copper, zinc alloy), chromium plated, copper (alloy), electrical components, metal (unknown), paint, plastic (unidentified), rubber (unidentified), steel (metal), tin plated

Identifier:: L2000-4441

type:: psychology

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furnishing and equipment
measuring device - instrument

credit:: UWE Bristol

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