Biography
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor who developed alternating current (AC) electrical systems, the induction motor, and wireless technology.
Early Start
Tesla showed extraordinary memory and visualization abilities from childhood. He could design machines entirely in his mind before building them.
Challenges Overcome
Tesla was exploited by Edison and others, died in poverty, and saw many of his ideas stolen. He persevered in his research despite setbacks.
Key Achievements
- Invented AC electrical system
- Developed induction motor
- Pioneered wireless technology
- Held 300+ patents
- SI unit "tesla" named for him
Why They Inspire Us
Tesla shows that visionary thinking can change the world. His imagination and persistence inspire inventors.
"The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine."