Lester del Rey:
Science Fiction Technology and Ideas
Lester del Rey (b. 1915 – d. 1993) was an American science fiction author and editor at Del Rey Books, the fantasy and science fiction imprint of Ballantine Books, along with his fourth wife Judy-Lynn del Rey.


(Lester del Rey)

Invention/Technology Source Work (Publication Date)

Atomics
The field of nuclear energy.

Nerves (1942)

Helen O'Loy - or Helen of Alloys
A robot is enhanced to offer feelings and affection.

Helen O'Loy (1938)

Robot Cook - tasty meals nightly
A household robot that can cook meals.

Helen O'Loy (1938)

Robot Emotions - mech feelings
Devices or techniques that give rise to emotions in robots.

Helen O'Loy (1938)

Rocket Racing
Use of reaction mass vehicles for races held within the solar system.

Habit (1939)

Shock Hammock
Special netting oriented for pilots in high gee spacecraft.

Habit (1939)

Space Phobia
When astronauts have had enough.

Let 'em Breathe Space! (1953)

Ultraset (Ultrawave Set) - fast comm
A device that used ultrawave faster-than-light (FTL) communication.

Habit (1939)


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