animatronics
animatronics is a puppet or robot.
Also recorded as audio-animatronics; biomorphic robotics; automata; automaton; lifelike robots; animatronic.
Overview
Its recorded use is practical effect. Catalogue entries state maker, model, completeness of accessories and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.
In detail
the use of mechatronics to create machines which simulate animate life with lifelike characteristics
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“Animatronics”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q494002: animatronics
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