In 1952, Hedy Lamarr's frequency-hopping technology, although designed to steer torpedoes without enemy detection, faced major challenges in adoption. It remained obscure due to its complexity and Lamarr's Hollywood fame overshadowing her invention. Military officials struggled to grasp its significance, leading to procrastination in its integration. The invention's potential was not fully realized until it was later recognized as pivotal for the development of technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.