Animatronic Eyes

06 Dec
2023
animatronic eyes, robotics, robotic eye, artificial eye

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
ameca, artificial intelligence, AI, animatronic robotics

Artificial Intelligence in Animatronic Robotics – Where We Stand in 2026 The Current State of AI in Animatronics Artificial intelligence has moved far beyond being just a buzzword. In 2026, AI is actively being integrated into physical animatronic...

HOT Animatronics!

14 Nov
2023
hot animatronics - animatronic - robot - johny five - hydraulics

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...

Animatronics in Art

29 Oct
2023
animatronic, art, art installations, cinematographic theatre, robot, performance art, artistic animatronic

Animatronics in art performances An unprecedented convergence of technology and artistic expression is happening. This fusion has given rise to a captivating realm where sculptures, installations, and live presentations transcend the boundaries of t...

Wireless Animatronic Hand – A Comprehensive Overview

13 Mar
2020
animatronic hand

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...

Use of Motion Modularity Technology in Robot Design

25 Feb
2020
robot design

Scientific researches in motor neuroscience reveal that the nervous systems of higher category animals are controlled by a modular approach. This means that the complex movements of the muscles are constituted of basic motion primitives and the cent...

FACS and Humanoid Robot Design: An Overview

14 Feb
2020
Humanoid Robot Design

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...