Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator

The Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator (ASCC), also known as the Harvard Mark I, was an early electromechanical computer developed by IBM and operated at Harvard University in the 1940s. It was designed to perform mathematical calculations automatically without manual intervention. The ASCC used a series of gears, switches, and relays to execute complex arithmetic sequences and provided results on printed paper. Its ability to handle long calculations accurately marked a significant advancement in computing technology and laid the groundwork for future electronic computers.