Julia Normandin - FGCU DMD - Senior Project
A History, Summarized
1929-1964
The World's First Animatronics
The pioneers of animatronic inventions and their significance in the context of American history. It all started at the 1939 World's Fair.
The innovative trend of bringing theme-park style shows to chain restaurants sweeps the nation. From Chuck E. Cheese to Showbiz Pizza and beyond.
1981-1999
The Rise of Automated Entertainment
2000-2024
Modern Animatronics
As animatronic bands are phased out of restaurants, the primary focus of the industry shifts to film and theme park attractions.
BRINGING MACHINES TO LIFE
animatronic
adjective
an·i·ma·tron·ic ˌa-nə-mə-ˈträ-nik
: of, relating to, or being a puppet or similar figure that is animated by means of electromechanical devices.
Many believe the true start of the animatronics industry was at the 1939 World's Fair when Westinghouse debuted their speaking, 'breathing', walking, talking robot- Elektro.
However, it wasn't until the birth of Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room in 1963 that animatronics primarily shifted to being a source of amusement.
The transition from "helper robots" to "pre-programmed mechanical entertainment" quickly swept the nation.
robot vs. animatronic - what's the difference?
--- "Robots are programmable machines capable of performing a variety of tasks, often with autonomy. Animatronics refers to specialized robots designed to mimic lifelike movements, primarily for entertainment purposes."
Robot vs. animatronics - what’s the difference? Ask Difference. (n.d.). https://www.askdifference.com/robot-vs-animatronics/
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