The telekino

"El telekino"
Spanish B1 writing exercise

Leonardo Torres revolutionized technology with his groundbreaking inventions.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "inventor", "to create", "device", "to demonstrate (show)", "unmanned", "breakthrough (major progress or advance)", "precursor" and "to patent".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Silvia Piriz BA
Last updated: 2025-02-13

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Leonardo Torres Quevedo was a prominent Spanish inventor. He created the telekino in 1903, the first remote control device. This invention controlled machines using radio waves. He successfully demonstrated it in Bilbao, operating an unmanned boat remotely. The telekino marked a breakthrough in technology. It was a precursor to drones and modern devices, revolutionizing telecommunications. Torres Quevedo patented the telekino in several countries, and also presented it at international exhibitions. It is a symbol of Spanish innovation. It is remembered as a visionary invention that laid the foundation for modern wireless control.

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