The presentation discusses the history and workings of remote controls. It begins with an introduction of the group members and topic, which is remote controls. It then provides a brief history, explaining that remote controls were first developed in the early 1900s to control devices like radios and TVs. The main part of the presentation covers how infrared remote controls work by sending infrared light signals to receptors on devices, the circuitry involved, and examples of uses such as for TVs, radios, military applications, and more. It concludes that infrared remote controls have significantly impacted entertainment and industry by making control wireless.