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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Where to start? Creating alien animatronics is a captivating blend of imagination and engineering. Designers start by envisioning what extraterrestrial life might look like, sketching out unique features such as glowing eyes, sleek metallic surfaces...
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