Heron von Alexandria: Die Automatentheater und die Erfindung der ersten antiken Programmsteuerung

The book by Manuela Rausch deals with the functioning of the first programs written in antiquity in the form of two automaton theaters. First, terminology is explained. Then the machine man Heron of Alexandria is introduced. It is clarified in which time he lived and when he could have written his writings. Also, information is given about the history, rule and religion. Then his written works are listed and their contents are briefly presented. After that, the functioning of the standing and moving automaton theater is described based on the scene representation and the play shown, respectively. Finally, the history of automata and computer technology is explained. This book ends with a brief summary and an outlook on further fields of research in this subject area. Herons Entw.