Automaton
Also known as: automata · automated machine
- 1Early examples include bellstrikers found in mechanical clocks.
- 2They are often built to create the illusion of independent will or power.
- 3The term is frequently associated with automated puppets.
- 4They are designed to follow a specific set of predetermined instructions.
An automaton is a relatively self-operating machine or control mechanism designed to automatically follow a sequence of operations or respond to predetermined instructions.
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early mythological representation of robotics
Daedalus is often cited in the history of technology as a legendary creator of automata, representing the ancient Greek fascination with artificial life.
An automaton is a self-operating machine or control mechanism engineered to execute a predetermined sequence of actions.
The Antikythera mechanism from c. 200–80 BC was designed to calculate the positions of astronomical objects.Wikimedia Commons: File:Antikythera_Fragment_A_(Front).webpThe book About automata by Hero of Alexandria (1589)Wikimedia Commons: File:Hero_-_De_automatis,_1589_-_116959.jpgPinocchio automatonWikimedia Commons: File:Mechanical_Pinochio.gif These devices are often designed to mimic the movements or behaviors of living beings, such as humans or animals, to provide entertainment or demonstrate technical skill.