OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaHedy Lamarr was a famous movie star who was also a brilliant inventor! She invented a clever system that helps Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work today. The next time you use Wi-Fi, remember to thank the super smart Hedy Lamarr!
During World War II, Hedy wanted to help keep secret messages safe from enemies. She invented a clever system that made radio signals hop around so nobody else could listen in! Her idea was called “frequency hopping.” Today, we use her invention to help make Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work. She was both a glamorous movie star and a brilliant scientist!
- Hedy Lamarr’s invention helped create the technology behind Wi-Fi and Bluetooth that we use today!
- She was both a Hollywood movie star and a brilliant inventor.
- Hedy was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for her contributions to technology!
