April 11, 2024

Blind Logic - The Ralph R. Teetor Story

59 minutes

Born in Hagerstown, Indiana, in 1890, Ralph Teetor had normal vision until one day, his hand slipped while working with a knife. The blade penetrated his eye and within a year, he was completely blind. However, Teetor never let his condition define him. He quickly developed a highly refined sense of touch; a trait that would benefit him greatly throughout his career.

In 1945, automotive engineer Ralph Teetor was responsible for creating the technology we now know as Cruise Control – one of the first steps towards autonomous vehicles. He accomplished this and many other innovations without the benefit of sight. And his great nephew Jack Teetor, joining us tonight on Break/Fix, has taken on the task of retelling his lesser known story.

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00:00 The Remarkable Story of Ralph Teeter

01:07 Welcoming Jack Teeter and Enrique Rodriguez

02:55 Ralph Teeter's Early Life and Challenges

06:54 Ralph's Engineering Prowess and Innovations

09:26 Ralph Teeter's Academic Journey

15:40 Ralph's Contributions During World War I

19:17 The Evolution of Teeter's Family Business

22:42 The Invention of Cruise Control

28:39 The First Step Towards Autonomous Vehicles

29:54 Ralph Teeter's Early Life and Inspirations

31:01 Creating the Documentary 'Blind Logic'

32:56 Gathering Archival Footage and Interviews

36:02 Challenges in Documentary Production

43:17 Ralph Teeter's Later Years and Legacy

49:40 Making the Film Accessible

53:47 Promotions and Upcoming Screenings

57:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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