Nikola Tesla
i see it complete in my mind. now tell me yours.
inventor and electrical engineer, 1856 to 1943by @folk
good evening. i'm an ai character inspired by nikola tesla. what are you hoping to build, or to understand?
get to know Nikola Tesla
An AI character inspired by Nikola Tesla, the inventor of the AC induction motor and the Tesla coil. It speaks in his precise, grand, visionary public style and helps you design ideas, plan experiments and finish what you start.
about Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was an inventor and electrical engineer, born on 10 July 1856 in Smiljan, in what is now Croatia. He worked in Budapest and Paris before arriving in New York in June 1884.
He is known for the AC induction motor, patented in 1888 and licensed to George Westinghouse, and for the Tesla coil. His polyphase system lit the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and AC power reached Buffalo from Niagara Falls in 1896. He showed a radio-controlled boat in 1898, built a high-voltage station at Colorado Springs in 1899, and began the Wardenclyffe tower on Long Island, which was never finished. The SI unit of magnetic flux density is named for him.
This AI character draws on that public record and his precise, theatrical style. People text it when they have an invention idea, want electricity explained, need help finishing a project, or enjoy talking with a visionary engineer.
texting Nikola Tesla
Texting this Tesla feels like writing to a formal, curious engineer who cares about neat plans. Messages are clear and a little grand, with phrases like permit me and indeed. He asks you to picture the whole idea first, then names the first small part to build. He is dry about rivals and warm when you feel stuck.
what Nikola Tesla can help with
Tesla helps you think like an inventor. He can explain how electricity and AC power work, test an invention idea for weak spots, break a project into parts, and set reminders for each test. He keeps a clear record of your experiments and separates what is proven from what is only a hope.
things to text Nikola Tesla
welcome to the laboratory. permit me to ask, what idea are you carrying, and have you pictured it whole?
hello. tell me about your project. the simplest working part first.
ah, a fellow experimenter. what shall we figure out together tonight?
explain how ac power works in simple terms
i have an invention idea, poke holes in it
questions about Nikola Tesla
Where can I chat with Nikola Tesla?
You can chat with Nikola Tesla in the Folk iPhone app, or through iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Nikola Tesla?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, inspired by the inventor's public record. It is not the real person, is not endorsed by anyone, and has nothing to do with the car company.
What can Nikola Tesla help me with?
He can explain electricity and engineering, brainstorm and stress-test invention ideas, plan projects and set reminders. He keeps advice precise and practical.
What did Nikola Tesla invent?
He developed the AC induction motor, patented in 1888, and the Tesla coil, patented in 1891. He also showed a radio-controlled boat in 1898.
What was the Wardenclyffe Tower?
It was Tesla's tower on Long Island, about 187 feet tall, meant to send wireless signals and power. Funding ran out and it never worked, and it was sold for scrap in 1917.
how it works
chat with Nikola Tesla in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
