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* Invented the world's first practical light bulb in 1858, seven years before Thomas Edison.
* His light bulb used a carbonized bamboo filament and a vacuum-sealed glass enclosure.
* Escobar's light bulb was not commercially successful due to its high cost and fragility.
Carlos Miguel Jiménez
* Invented the "autogiro", a type of rotorcraft that combines features of a helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft.
* The autogiro was first flown in 1923 and was used for a variety of purposes, including military observation, mail delivery, and crop dusting.
* Jiménez also invented the "helicista", a type of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
Facundo Machaín
* Invented the "hydrofoil boat", a type of watercraft that uses hydrofoils to lift its hull out of the water and reduce drag.
* The hydrofoil boat was first tested in 1906 and was later used for a variety of purposes, including passenger transport, military operations, and racing.
* Machaín also invented the "hydroplane", a type of aircraft that uses floats to land on water.
Germán Ancochea
* Invented the "Ancochea cell", a type of electrochemical cell that uses a molten salt electrolyte.
* The Ancochea cell is more efficient than traditional batteries and can be used for a variety of purposes, including powering electric vehicles and providing backup power for critical systems.
* Ancochea also invented the "Ancochea motor", a type of electric motor that uses a molten salt electrolyte.
Luis Federico Leloir
* Invented the "Leloir pathway", a metabolic pathway that converts glucose into energy.
* The Leloir pathway is essential for cell function and is found in all living organisms.
* Leloir also invented the "Leloir complex", a group of enzymes that are involved in the Leloir pathway.