However, he *imagined* some incredibly advanced technologies for his time:
* The Nautilus: This fictional submarine was far ahead of its time, featuring an internal atmosphere control system, powerful engines, and a torpedo launching system.
* Electric lighting: Verne imagined the Nautilus using electric lights, which were a relatively new technology in the 1860s.
* Compressed air technology: The Nautilus's ability to dive and stay submerged for extended periods relied on Verne's understanding of compressed air principles.
While Verne's technologies were fictional, they inspired real-world inventors and scientists. The Nautilus itself helped popularize the idea of submarine travel, and many of its features, like its internal environment control, were eventually achieved in real submarines.
So, while Verne didn't invent anything himself, his imaginative vision of the future significantly influenced the development of technology in the years that followed.