animatronics

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Animatronics refers to the technology of creating figures that are animated using electromechanical devices. This field involves the design, construction, and operation of robots, which are machines that can perform tasks automatically, often replacing human effort. While robots don't necessarily resemble humans, animatronics often involves creating lifelike figures. The term "animatronics" was first used in 1971, and "animatronic" in 1972. This technology is distinct from simple animation, as it involves physical, mechanized figures.1234

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…the Rings, Taylor advanced his animatronics innovations, giving them greater dynamic range, by combining physical models with digital technologies. He and his Weta technicians also created a series of “bigatures,” oversized miniature models that were designed to emphasize the immense scale of Tolkien’s fictional world by being large enough to…
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…the Rings, Taylor advanced his animatronics innovations, giving them greater dynamic range, by combining physical models with digital technologies. He and his Weta technicians also created a series of “bigatures,” oversized miniature models that were designed to emphasize the immense scale of Tolkien’s fictional world by being large enough to…
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