Robert Adler

1913–2007 (age 94)

inventor

Biography

Robert Adler engineered the ubiquitous television remote, transforming how generations of viewers interacted with media and pushing inventors to reimagine everyday convenience.

Having overcome early challenges and worked across continents, he left a legacy as a thoughtful problem solver and mentor to younger engineers in Boise and beyond.

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