Robert Adler
Robert Adler | |
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Robert Adler | |
| Born | December 4, 1913 |
| Died | February 15, 2007 (aged 93) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Nationality | American - Austrian |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna |
| Known for | wireless remote control for televisions |
| Awards | Edison Medal (1980) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | Zenith Electronics |
Robert Adler (December 4, 1913 – February 15, 2007) 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.