animatronics By SatyaVani Kalidindi, III B.Tech ECE(13PA1A0460),

VISHNU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.

What is Animatronics?

• Animation +electronics• Technique of making and organising of

lifelike robots.• Limited range of movements• Film making

• Film making

Computer graphics vs. animatronics

Helps actors to act more naturally at shootingLooks more naturally than computer graphics during close scenes

Audio-animatronics• Walt Disney’s enchanted Tiki room, Disney

land(1963).

Physical overview• Animatronics puppet that is animated by means

of electromechanical devices• Electronics and software provides synchronization of sound and motion.• Actuators are responsible for various facial

movements

Formation of animatronics

Lets take an animatronic character of ‘The squirrel’ in “Charlie and chocolate factory film”,2005.

Designing

Sculpting and mold making

Armature fabrication & costuming

programming

BuildingYour Ownanimatronics

Eye and jaw movements

Animatronics kits are available

Conclusion

• Animatronics has now developed as a career which may require combined talent in Mechanical Engineering , Sculpting / Casting , Control Technologies , Electrical / Electronic , Airbrushing , Radio-Control etc.

• Very close to reality and good attraction

ApplicationsUsed in entertainment area

Used in creating special effects in movie

Used in Disneyland

References• 1. www.howstuffworks.com

• 2. www.animatronics.org

• 3. http://www.mister-computer.com

• 4. http://www.lifeformations.com