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Inventions

Inventions from the telephone to the electric motor to airplanes have defined human history. Inventors like Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Samuel Morse and Michelangelo have transformed our society. Explore famous and not so famous inventions and inventors worthy of curiosity and wonder. View them all in AR. Augmented Reality allows you to project 3D models into the real-world through your phone camera.

1903 Wright Flyer
Arts + Humanities

1903 Wright Flyer

The Wright Brothers' airplane marked the beginning of the pioneer era of aviation. On 17 December 1903 the Wright Flyer, invented by the Wright Brothers, made the first sustained flight by a manned heavier-than-air powered and controlled aircraft.

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Arts + Humanities
Morse-Vail Telegraph Key
Morse-Vail Telegraph Key

Alfred Vail made this key as an improvement on Samuel Morse's original telegraph.

Science
Davenport Electric Motor
Davenport Electric Motor

Davenport was the inventor of the DC electric motor.

Arts + Humanities
1903 Wright Flyer
1903 Wright Flyer

Soar on the 1903 Wright Flyer. Glide across the canvas wingspan, navigate through the wires, and depart on a historic flight.

Science
Refrigerator Patent Model
Refrigerator Patent Model

Refrigerator Patent Model by Thomas Elkins

Science
Chester Telegraph Relay
Chester Telegraph Relay

Hold this invention in your hands.

Arts + Humanities
Marconi Radio Set
Marconi Radio Set

Observe this old luxurious radio from the 1900s.

Arts + Humanities
Abraham Lincoln Hands
Abraham Lincoln Hands

Are your hands the same size as Abraham Lincoln? Bring them into AR or 3D print them to find out!

Arts + Humanities
Abraham Lincoln Life Mask - Volk
Abraham Lincoln Life Mask - Volk

This life mask was made right before the Civil War. Turn Abraham Lincoln's head around. Be sure to discover what hides within the life mask.

Arts + Humanities
Abraham Lincoln Life Mask - Mills
Abraham Lincoln Life Mask - Mills

This mask was made right before Mr. President's death. Zoom into his strained temples and gaunt cheekbones. With augmented reality, bring this life mask into your classroom or on your kitchen table.

Arts + Humanities
Abraham Lincoln 'The Man'
Abraham Lincoln 'The Man'

Spin Mr. Lincoln around. Count the folds on his blazer. With AR, bring him into your environment.

Arts + Humanities
Morse-Vail Telegraph Key
Morse-Vail Telegraph Key

Alfred Vail made this key as an improvement on Samuel Morse's original telegraph.