Neuronal signaling. To support the general function of the nervous system, neurons have evolved unique capabilities for intracellular signaling (communication within the cell) and intercellular signaling (communication between cells).
Because of this, gyroscopes are useful for measuring or maintaining orientation. Invention History. The gyroscope was invented in 1852 by the French experimental physicist Leon Foucault (1819-1868) as part of a two-pronged investigation of the rotation of the earth.
Gyros originate from Alexander the Greatâs time. His soldiers allegedly used their long knives to skewer and turn the meat over fires, slowly rotating on a horizontal spit or gyro, mimicking the circular spinning motion of a gyroscope.