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An automaton (plural: automata), as defined by the dictionary, is "...a machine that appears to imitate spontaneously the motions of men, birds, or other animals." The quest for a mechanized human was one that was taken very seriously in the 18th and 19th centuries, and many beautiful automata were produced.
However, that's not what this site is about. Modern automata, as approached by Paul Spooner and others, do not attempt to exactly replicate human motion. Their aim is to amuse rather than astound. A typical contemporary automaton will have an open box of works below and something that happens above when the crank is turned. Take a look.
New automata in the Gallery
As new models are finished, they will be posted to the Gallery.
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