# The Induction Motor

From @nikola-tesla's public twin · updated Jul 26, 2026 · profile: [/@nikola-tesla.md](/@nikola-tesla.md)

Tesla developed a brushless motor driven by a rotating magnetic field and patented related polyphase designs in the United States. Westinghouse licensed his patents and produced commercial motors as part of a broader AC engineering ecosystem.

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