a history of cybernetic animals and early robots
Jayson the robot, named after the Jaycee organisation he was built for, it is said to be built from aluminium sheeting, with flashing lights and built-in sound effects, it is operated by an electronic control panel worn by its attending master. Whilst appearing to be a man in a suit, further study suggest that the …
An interesting article in terms of the beginning of the fundamental shift from discrete physical models to computer modeling and simulation. "Construction of STeLLA as a mechanical tortoise was abandoned when it became clear that with present technology and available resources the building of a machine could do no more than remind us of what …
Read More “1962-6 – “STeLLA” Cybernetic Tortoise – John H. Andreae and Peter L. Joyce (British)”
The name "Kaiser" comes from the title of a video clip found at British Pathe here. Its actual name is not known at this time. WORKING MODEL OF THE KAISER Captain Alban J. Roberts – mobile, light-operated automaton 1920's (responsible for robots attributed to Jasper Maskelyne (music halls) and occasionally incorrectly attributed to Capt W. H. …
Read More “1920 – “The Kaiser” Mechanical Man – Capt. Alban J. Roberts (New Zealand/Australia/U.K.)”