CharlesAubert

Charles Aubert was a French engineer and inventor, born in the late 18th century. Little is known about his early life, and it is unclear what specific engineering or technical training he may have received.

Aubert is best known for his designs and innovations in the field of transportation, particularly in the development of early steam powered locomotives. His designs were among the earliest and most influential of the time, and would go on to pave the way for later improvements in steam locomotive technology.

It is also reported that Charles Aubert was employed by the French Royal Court as a "mathématicien" or mathematician and engineer. His work was largely focused on solving technical problems and creating novel solutions for new machines and devices.

While Aubert's work was widely noticed and respected in the technical community of his day, his designs and writings were largely collected and studied primarily by other engineers and inventors. As such, much of his work remains scattered and piecemeal, with few surviving documents or monographs providing a comprehensive overview of his achievements.

Aubert's significance lies in his contributions to the early development of steam-powered engines and locomotives. His ideas and innovations formed a critical part of the wider technical framework that eventually led to the industrial revolution and the widespread adoption of steam power.