Analytical engine

The Analytical engine was designed by Charles Babbage in 1837.^[1] It was the first mechanical general purpose computer.^[2][3]

Portion of the calculating machine with a printing mechanism of the Analytical Engine, built by Charles Babbage, as displayed at the Science Museum (London).^[1]

The logical structure of the Analytical engine was essentially the same as computer design today.^[3]

Babbage was never able to complete construction of his machines due to conflicts with his chief engineer and inadequate funding.^[4]