The Evolution of the Electric Motor: From Origins to Modern Innovation

The journey of the electric motor is a fascinating tale of scientific ingenuity and technological advancement. It began in the early 19th century and has since evolved into a cornerstone of modern industry

The electric motor's story starts with the discovery of electromagnetism. In 1820, Danish physicist Hans Christian Ørsted found that electric currents create magnetic fields, laying the foundation for electromotive force. Building on this, British scientist Michael Faraday in 1821 demonstrated the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical motion, creating the first simple electric motor. His "homopolar motor" was a crude device but proved the essential principle.