The Industrial Revolution was a major change in how goods were made and how people worked. It began in the late 1700s and continued through the 1800s and beyond. During this time, factories started using machines instead of manual labor. New inventions like the steam engine, electricity, and later computers and automation changed industries, transportation, and everyday life.

There are four stages of the Industrial Revolution, each bringing new technologies:
First: Started with steam power and mechanized factories.
Second: Brought electricity, railroads, and mass production.
Third: Introduced computers, electronics, and automation.
Fourth: Focuses on smart technologies like AI, IoT, and robotics.

This revolution transformed the world by increasing production, improving transportation, and changing how people live and work.