Cabaret Mechanical Theatre is most likely the progenitor of automata as we know them today. Its artists display a quirky sense of humor as well as great technical and artistic skill. A wonderful site.

The web site (in French) of Dominique Corbin. Wonderful, whimsical automata and cool video clips.

Rob Ives's Flying Pig is a dispensary of whimsical and colorful cardboard-cutout automata. Online catalog, ordering, forum, animations, and more.

Barking Dogs is the alter ego of Dan Torpey. His attractive site has a gallery of his whimsical, hand-made machines, information about his company, and links to other automata sites.

Tom Haney makes interesting mechanical sculptures that include small marionettes controlled by keyboards! Fun, imaginative stuff.

Dug North makes quirky wooden automota, robotic art, and more. Cool stuff

This online company specializes in the sale of antique and modern automatons and music boxes made in Europe. Many dossiers, pictures, video films, and sounds of music boxes and automatons.

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Mr. Zaya-Ruzo makes beautiful and intricate mechanical dolls, patterned after the fine automata of yore.

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