Ralph Baer
The 'father of video games' who put games on the TV.
Their Story
Ralph Baer was an engineer and inventor often called the 'father of video games.' Born in Germany, he immigrated to the United States as a teenager. He created the Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game console that connected to a television.
Era
1900s
Field
Video Games
Ralph Baer
The 'father of video games' who put games on the TV.
Technology · Video Games · 1900s · Immigrant Innovators
Their Story
Ralph Baer was an engineer and inventor often called the 'father of video games.' Born in Germany, he immigrated to the United States as a teenager. He created the Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game console that connected to a television.
Key Innovation
Invented the first home video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey.
Why It Matters Today
Home game systems and TV games students enjoy started with his pioneering invention.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_H._Baer
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
