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 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...
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 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...
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 ...
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