In 1898, an immigrant inventor created a remote-controlled boat powered by a battery and operated it with the help of radio signals while everyone thought it was magic as the real reason was yet to become popular. Nikola Tesla introduced one of the earliest wireless-controlled machines at Madison Square Garden. His invention surprised visitors, inspired future wireless technology, received a U.S. patent, and later became an important milestone in the history of remote control and radio communication.

In 1898, an immigrant inventor created a remote-controlled boat powered by a battery and operated it with the help of radio signals while everyone thought it was magic as the real…

In the autumn of 1898, visitors at Madison Square Garden witnessed something that looked impossible. A small metal boat moved across a pool without a visible person guiding it.