CHM Revolution

Date Introduced

1970

Photographer

Richards, Mark

Dimensions

overall: 74 in x 48 in x 26 in

Manufacturer

Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)

Copyright Owner

© Mark Richards

Object ID

102667562

Speed

416,557 adds/sec

Memory Type

Core

Memory Size

4K words

Memory Width

12-bit

Cost

$6,500

This brain surgery station served as a controller for a device that mapped the brain’s response to stimuli. Previously, brain surgeons had to keep patients awake during surgery. By wiring patients to a computer, doctors could stimulate nerves and analyze brain responses while patients slept.