Robert Adler (December 4, 1913 – February 15, 2007) was an Austrian-American inventor who held numerous patents.
He worked for Zenith Electronics, retiring as the company's Vice President and Director of Research. His work included developing early sound-based remote controls for televisions, which were the standard for 25 years until replaced by infrared (IR) remotes that could transmit more complex commands.
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