Disney Imagineering The creative force behind the enchanting worlds of Disney theme parks, Imagineers and their droids have long been at the forefront of innovation in entertainment technology. One of their latest endeavors, the use of artificial in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The notion of humanoid robots has fascinated and intrigued humanity for centuries. The idea of machines that can mimic human movements, interact with us, and perhaps even possess human-like intelligence has been a recurring theme in science fiction ...
In the field of animatronics and animatronic hobbyists sometimes running wires to a hand or figure is not possible. The good news: wireless data boards are now very reliable and inexpensive! For hobbyists, Arduino compatible controllers and their pro...
One of the significant aspects of humanoid robot design is its emotional impact. This is achieved through intelligent control of the robot’s facial expression. Roboticists are relentlessly trying to merge the gap between the appearance and functio...
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