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Af2 - Hermes
Af2 - Hermes
CULTURA INGLESA
AF. 2
Team: HERMES
Various innovations that have evolved and been created throughout the history of
engineering are written here. It is evident that humanity is in constant development and
growth, not only in the social and personal factor, but also in the new ways of life and the
adaptation of new technologies in everyday life that to some extent have determined the
quality of life of people, being in very particular cases as a benefit and in other cases as a
kind of threat, due to the possible shortage of jobs and deficiency of people for simple
activities.
In general, technology will continue to advance, so some recent and past innovations
applied by UK for the world are shown.
Invention related mechatronics
Mechatronics
Is a field that combines multiple disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electronics, and
computer science to create intelligent and automated systems. When it comes to investing
in mechatronics, the first step is to research and understand the industry's trends, potential
growth, and major players.
One potential area for investment in mechatronics is the development of robotics and
automation systems for manufacturing and production processes. This can involve investing
in companies that develop robots, sensors, and software for automating tasks, such as
assembly line work, quality control, and material handling.
Another potential area for investment in mechatronics is the development of smart systems
for buildings and infrastructure, such as sensors and control systems for lighting, heating,
and air conditioning. This can involve investing in companies that develop sensors and
control systems, as well as companies that specialize in smart building design and
construction.
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Is a field of computer science that
focuses on the development of systems
and programs that can perform tasks
that typically require human
intelligence. AI is based on algorithms
and mathematical models that allow
computers to learn from data and
experiences and improve their ability to perform specific tasks with greater accuracy and
efficiency.
AI is used in a wide variety of applications, from virtual assistants to recommendation and
medical diagnosis systems. It is also used in areas such as robotics, automotive, finance,
security, and many more.
However, AI also poses significant ethical and social challenges, such as data privacy,
algorithmic discrimination, cybersecurity, and impact on the job market. Therefore, it is
important for research to be conducted and appropriate measures to be taken to ensure
that AI is developed and used responsibly and ethically.
First Invention related to ITS career
Hamilton was instrumental in designing and implementing the software system for the
Apollo Lunar Module, which allowed astronaut Neil Armstrong to deliver his famous line
"one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" when he stepped onto the moon in
1969. She also led the software team at NASA's Instrumentation Research Division, which
developed software for the Skylab Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope.
In addition to her contributions at NASA, Hamilton was an advocate for software
engineering as a discipline and founded her own software company, Hamilton
Technologies, in 1986. She was also recognized for her work in error prevention and the
introduction of "fault tolerance" concepts in computer system design.
In recognition of her achievements, Hamilton received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
in 2016, the highest civilian honor in the United States, and was also included in Time
magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in 2019.
Margaret Hamilton is considered a pioneer and a legend in the history of computer science
and software engineering, and her contributions have had a significant impact on the
development of modern computer technology.
Invention related to IAS career
The first Web server...
By the end of 1990, Tim Berners-Lee had the first Web server and browser up and running
at CERN, demonstrating his ideas. He developed the code for his Web server on a NeXT
computer. To prevent it being accidentally switched off, the computer had a hand-written
label in red ink: "This machine is a server. DO NOT POWER IT DOWN!!"
In the next image, you can see an example of a proposal:
info.cern.ch was the address of the world's first website and Web server, running on a
NeXT computer at CERN. The first Web page address was
http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html
This page contained links to information about the WWW project itself, including a
description of hypertext, technical details for creating a Web server, and links to other
Web servers as they became available.
The WWW design allowed easy access to existing information and an early web page linked
to information useful to CERN scientists (e.g. the CERN phone book and guides for using
CERN’s central computers). A search facility relied on keywords - there were no search
engines in the early years.
Berners-Lee’s original Web browser running on NeXT computers showed his vision and had
many of the features of current Web browsers. In addition, it included the ability to modify
pages from directly inside the browser – the first Web editing capability. This screenshot
shows the browser running on a NeXT computer in 1993.
Invention related to IME career
Mechanical electrical engineering is a branch of engineering that combines principles of
mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. Some important innovations in this area
include:
Efficient electric motors
Electric motors are a fundamental part of many mechanical devices, from fans to heavy
machinery. Mechanical electrical engineers have worked to improve the efficiency of these
motors, reducing energy consumption and operating costs.
Light switch
The modern switch we use today was
invented by electrical engineer John
Henry Holmes in 1884 in Newcastle,
England. In 1880 Holmes attended a
public demonstration of Joseph Swan's
incandescent light bulb which sparked his
interest in electric lighting, and this led to
his apprenticeship.
This invention consists of an evolution of
the previous electrical ignition system (the
old device was lit by means of a device that
created an "electric arc" when the contacts were connected, which eroded the device due
to the accumulation of residues, which made it last very little time).
Invention related to IMA career
English mechanical engineer who invented the steam locomotive. The son of a mechanic
who operated a steam pump to drain water in a mine (Newcomen), he became familiar with
these machines from a very young age.
Established at last as chief mechanic at the Killingworth mine, he became interested in the
application of Watt's steam engine to pulling wagons on rails. He created the Blucher
locomotive, which he successively perfected, until in 1821 he convinced the promoters of
the Stockton to Darlington railway project so that it was pulled by a steam locomotive and
not by horses; thus, the first modern railway line arose, built by Stephenson in 1825.
The success led to his being called upon to build the much longer line from Liverpool to
Manchester; on that occasion, his Rocket won a race with other locomotives, who aspired
to be used on the line (1,829). Stephenson installed a factory in Newcastle, from which the
eight locomotives that worked in this first regular railway service came out, and he was
called to build or advise on many other railways that were spreading throughout the world
George Stephenson
(1.781-1.848)
Conclusions
• Edwin Alejandro Martínez Martínez
In the UK, engineering inventions have been carried out with contributions to
society up to the present, thanks to which we have evolved in terms of
improvements to satisfy our needs, in my case, because it was an IME race, the
switch greatly innovated the civilization so much that it is still used today, of course
with improvements as technology advances, but everything started from that base.