FAQ About Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr was not initially recognized for her invention due to multiple factors, including her identity primarily as an actress, the complexities of the technological field, and the gender biases prevalent at the time. Moreover, it took years for the significance of her frequency-hopping technology to be fully realized as the military and subsequently the communications industry developed the means to effectively use it. These delays contributed to the lack of early recognition.