The scientific man does not aim at an immediate result. He does not expect that his advanced ideas will be readily taken up. His work is like that of the planter—for the future. His duty is to lay the foundation for those who are to come, and point the way.
Check out some of Tesla's greatest inventions
Remote control
Tesla first demonstrated the remote control in 1898, when he showed off a radio controlled boat at Madison Square Garden.
Electric motors
Ever wondered where Tesla the electric car company got its name from? Nikola Tesla invented the AC motor in 1888.
Robots
Tesla's remote-controlled boat was considered to be one of the first robots, which he quickly earned him the label as the "father of robotics".
Neon lighting
Yep - Tesla actually created the first neon and fluorescent lighting. The neon lights that he exhibited in 1893 look remarkably similar to the ones we see today.
'Tower to the People' movie event - now sold out!
Our exclusive screening of Tesla's 'Tower to the People' documentary on 10 July, has officially closed as the event is now fully booked. For those that were quick to secure their tickets - we hope you enjoy. If you've missed out, we encourage you to get along to see Tesla's inventions and artefacts in real life at the official 2017 Expo. It's an event not to be missed.
