William Otis
Engineer and inventor
William Otis was an American engineer and inventor who is best known for inventing the steam shovel. Born in 1839, Otis was a prolific inventor who held numerous patents for his designs. He worked as an engineer for various companies, including the Massachusetts State Legislature, where he designed and built infrastructure projects. Otis was also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and was recogn...
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