#42: Elektro, 1937-1938
There is no denying in the 21st century, what most sci-fi authors are obsessed with is AI. At least, that and aliens… However, back in the 20th century, what captured their attention were robots. There were plenty of experiments done in robotics, one of them being the creation of “Elektro.”
The robot’s whole vibe is what we imagine when we think about how people from the past saw the future. Would they believe us if we went back and told them it would be all about sleek curves instead of harsh, angular lines? Who knows, but the scary thing is that robots will soon rule the world…