a history of cybernetic animals and early robots
1905 – Diving Dress – M. de Pluvy. L'EXPRESS DU MIDI 14 April 1905, a French newspaper, mentions M. De Pluvy's diving dress, hence giving it an earlier date of 1905 rather than Scientific American's 1906 date. The Helmet was subject to a French patent, No. 361910 filed in 1905. Source: Scientific American December 1906 …
"Fontinelle", also spelt "Fontenelle", and also known as "Automatic Man".
Years ago when I was searching the patents database the long, hard way (Google patents has made it all sooo much easier and quicker), I came across this wonderful looking Mechanical Walker / Unicycle. I just love the concept and the fine illustrations. Steam punkers will enjoy this one as well. I don't believe it …
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