| Born | England, 18th century |
| Died | 19th century |
| Legacy | Brought down by rebellion led by his own robots |
| Famous for | Pioneering steam-powered robots • Robotnik Island controversy |
| Occupation | Inventor • industrialist |
| Competitors | Nikola Tesla • Thomas Edison |
| Nationality | British |
| Controversies | Exploitation of child labor • Suppression of labor unrest |
