As a pioneer in the field of computer science, Alan Turing's work on the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) and the Automatic Office Machine (AOM) laid the groundwork for the modern computer. His work also influenced the development of the first electronic digital computers, the Automatic Computing Machines (ACMs).
A true original, Alan's love of mechanical contraptions led him to design and build an array of innovative machines, including the Automatic Piano Player and the Mechanical Marvel of Manchester.
He's also famous for his theoretical work on the "Turing Test," which determines whether a machine is truly intelligent, or just really, really good at pretending.