Heron of Alexandria (Hero)

Heron of Alexandria was an ancient Greek mathematician and engineer around the 1st century CE. He is best known for inventing early mechanical devices, such as the Aeolipile—a simple steam-powered turbine—and various automata like moving statues. Heron’s work combined mathematics, physics, and engineering, demonstrating how natural principles could be used to create interesting and functional mechanical systems. His innovations laid foundational ideas for robotics and industrial machinery, showcasing a sophisticated understanding of mechanics and fluid dynamics centuries before modern technology.