How a flight simulator hobbyist helped architect the modern mobile processor landscape
Professor Steve Furber reflects on his journey from 1970s hobbyist to a key figure in the creation of the BBC Micro and the ARM architecture. This interview offers a personal look at the engineering milestones that defined early British computing.
Steve Furber began his computing career in the 1970s, driven by the ambition to construct a personal flight simulator. His technical contributions eventually led him to play a central role in the development of the BBC Microcomputer and the ARM chip.
In 2014, Furber received the Lovelace Medal for his contributions to the field. He currently holds a senior academic position at The University of Manchester, where he continues his work in computer engineering.
