Animatronic or a Robot?

22 Feb
2024
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Which is it? Today there are many figures in the world that make you wonder if it is an animatronic or a robot. Since the age of automatons (admittedly before the word "animatronic" existed) these mechanical creations were called "robots". Strange a...

Chuck E. Cheese animatronics

06 Feb
2024
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The Beginning: ATARI The founder of ATARI, Nolan Bushnell, started Chuck E. Cheese animatronics! Video game arcades circa 1980 were not doing well. Mr. Bushnell was an innovator and thought combining a dining experience with not just an arcade but a...

Tesla Optimus Robot

11 Jan
2024
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  The robots ARE coming!!! As artificial intelligence has quickly become very useful the Tesla Optimus robot has been rushed into being. In less than 2 years of development the Tesla engineers have made 3 full prototypes! The final 2 prototypes...

Animatronics for Theaters

13 Dec
2023
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  Theater Experience Turned to 11! In the world of stage productions, the art of storytelling has evolved beyond traditional methods, thanks to the enchanting realm of animatronics for theaters. From huge gorillas to giant puppets, theatrical p...

Animatronic Eyes

06 Dec
2023
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Animatronic Eyes Origins Before animatronics was a word, "automatons" (animated, clockwork powered, very clever figures) have been around since at least 400 BCE. The first note of an automaton's eyes moving was a wink from such a creation made by Ch...

Artificial Intelligence in Animatronic Robotics

26 Nov
2023
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Current state of Artificial Intelligence in Animatronic Robotics As of this post, artificial intelligence in animatronic robotics is, as far as we know, very limited. "AI" has become a huge buzz word for almost every industry on the planet. They pub...

Illusionist Animatronics

19 Nov
2023
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The magician's secrets revealed* Illusionists are taking center stage with a captivating twist. They're now weaving their magic spells alongside the enchanting movements of illusionist animatronics. These modern magicians are embracing the power of ...

HOT Animatronics!

14 Nov
2023
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Why is heat a problem now? What are hot animatronics? Have you ever wondered what keeps animatronic characters dancing, singing, and enchanting audiences with their lifelike movements? Well, here's a cool secret – literally! Maintaining low temper...