Evaluation of Roman Science

[Ygraine]

An article in the NY Times (based on a study from the School of Physics and Astronomy at Cardiff University) featured a Roman "computer" with bronze gears and dials which dated from the 2nd century B.C. It said the instrument "calculated and illustrated astronomical information, particularly phases of the moon and planetary motions.." In light of this find, and all of the Roman developments in military weaponry and engineering of many kinds, my question is this:

Is it possible that if Rome had not fallen, that it may have evolved into a modern Industrial Revolution within several hundred years?

Thank you in advance for your responses.