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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