There are so many kinds of robots in the world, so who invented the first real robot in the world
In Li Zetian's investigation, his name is Joseph Engelberg, and he enjoys the reputation of "the father of robots"!
Engelberg is one of the most famous robot experts in the world. He established Unimation in 1958 and developed the world's first industrial robot in 1959. He has made outstanding contributions to the creation of the robot industry. But in 1983, just as sales of industrial robots were booming, Engelberg decided to sell Unimation.
At this moment, Unimation is negotiating with Westinghouse.
"Damn it, this just happened to make me catch up!!!" Li Zetian couldn't help feeling lucky, "Dongfang Yuqin, contact Unimation immediately and buy it!!!"
"Yes, Mr. Li." Dongfang Yuqin nodded in response, and immediately started to make a phone call to convey Li Zetian's order.
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That afternoon, Unimation received an offer from Umbrella.
Joseph Engelberg was surprised!
"Oh, Chronos Li is going to acquire Unimation, what do you think?" He called several major shareholders to the office and then asked.
Everyone was surprised at first, and immediately, one of the shareholders said: "Then we will talk on both sides. Whoever pays the higher price will sell it to whoever."
"That's right!"
"… "
Several major shareholders agreed.
Joseph Engelberg said with a final word: "Okay, let's talk about it on both sides, Cruise negotiated with Westinghouse, and I personally negotiated with Umbrella Company."
"Okay." The man who spoke just now nodded.
Joseph Engelberg then flew to Los Angeles to meet Li Zetian at a hotel. Li Zetian invited him to dinner.
This time, Li Zetian personally went out, in fact, wanted to subdue this person.
Joseph Engelberg is, after all, one of the most famous roboticists, and such a talent deserves Li Zetian himself.
After the two met, Li Zetian looked at him carefully, with a bald head, a pair of round-frame glasses, a short stature, and a very formal gray suit.
"Hello, Mr. Joseph Engelberg!" Li Zetian smiled and reached out to greet him, Corporal Li Xian.
"Mr. Chronos · Li, hello!" He shook hands with Li Zetian, surprised at the young man of the other.
The two sat down, Li Zetian called the waiter, ordered a rich dinner, and planned to chat with him while eating.
"Mr. Engelberg, I'm very curious, Unimation is developing well, why did you sell it?" Li Zetian asked.
Joseph Engelberg thought for a while and replied: "I'm going to sell Unimation and create a company that will develop a 'service robot'. A service robot is a semi-autonomous or fully autonomous robot that can perform tasks that are beneficial to Human health service work, but does not include production equipment, such as lawn mowers, cleaning robots, underwater robots, and medical robots, etc.”
Li Zetian knew that because Unimation was an industrial robot production company, Joseph Engelberg was not interested in it.
"Mr. Engelberg, I acquired Unimation, and naturally I will also enter the field of 'service robots'. Or else, after I acquire Unimation, you stay in the company, and I can provide you with enough funds to develop service robots! "Li Zetian asked tentatively.
Joseph Engelberg shook his head and said, "Sorry, Mr. Li, I prefer to start my own business!"
This time it was Li Zetian's turn to be stunned.
Li Zetian said solemnly: "Mr. Engelberg, don't you think about it carefully? If you can stay in Unimation, you can have a bigger stage and display your talents to the fullest!"
When Joseph Engelberg heard this, he hesitated.
Li Zetian did not continue to speak at this time, but looked at him quietly and gave him some time.
After a while, the waiter brought the food, full of delicacies typical of Los Angeles.
"Mr. Engelberg, let's have a drink first!"
Li Zetian raised the glass, "This is 'Lafite from last year', the quality is very good, you can try it."
This year is 1983, and last year was 1982. 1982 was a rare good year in that year, and the weather conditions were excellent. This year made the quality of the grapes very good, so the wine of this year was well received by wine collectors all over the world, so it was also very expensive. Li Zetian bought a lot and kept them at home. Of course, in 1983, the wine of 1982 was used as a coercion, and it felt very low, but Li Zetian didn't use it as a coercion now, he just thought that the wine was not bad. If you want to pretend, you will do it later. In 1982, when Lafite became popular, Li Zetian opened the wine cellar, took a photo, and shared the circle of friends...
"Okay." Joseph Engelberg nodded, then raised the glass, touched the glass lightly with Li Zetian, and then sipped the wine like a gentleman.
Li Zetian put down the wine glass and smiled at Engelberg, "Mr. Engelberg, let's chat while eating." With that, Li Zetian picked up a silver knife and cut a small piece of Kobe steak into his mouth.
Joseph Engelberg saw Li Zetian eating, so he also took out the cutlery and started to eat dinner.
He came to the appointment as soon as he got off the plane. He was really hungry!
At the dining table, Li Zetian knocked on the side and reminded him many times that it is good to have a cool back against a big tree.
"JP Morgan once said, 'It is not the law that drives history, but money, money!!!' I think this sentence is very reasonable, the power of money is very powerful, Mr. Engelberg, if you If you want to make a difference in the field of 'service robots', or even achieve impressive results, you must be supported by money! In fact, you are planning to sell Unimation, but also for money! In this case, then, I can provide you with Money, why do you have to work so hard to start your own business!"
At this moment, Joseph Engelberg's expression changed, apparently being persuaded by Li Zetian. He drank all the wine in the glass in one gulp, then looked directly at Li Zetian, and said, "Okay, Mr. Li, I have been persuaded by you, if you buy Unimation, I am willing to stay in the company! But, you know, I'm not alone in the company, there are other shareholders. They're negotiating with Westinghouse if your bid is too low..."
Hearing this, Li Zetian was overjoyed and interrupted him: "In terms of price, you can rest assured that it will definitely satisfy you. However, I hope to acquire Unimation through corporate financing and obtain a controlling stake in the company, not an acquisition. The shares in your hands. Of course, if some shareholders really don't want to continue to hold shares in Unimation, I can buy them too!"
Joseph Engelberg thought for a while, nodded and said, "This request can be considered."
"Okay, when the formal negotiation comes tomorrow morning, we will discuss the specific financing situation! I know you are not here alone, you can go back and discuss with them." Li Zetian said.
"Hmm!" Joseph Engelberg nodded.
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