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"Psycho" at the Museum of Science, London. (Image source: Mechanical Toys – Charles Bartholomew) My intent in putting up this entry is to draw attention on the aspect of remote control by which the slave component is anthropomorphic. This fits in with the early history of teleoperators and manipulators. All other aspects of "Psycho" are well … Read More ""http://cyberneticzoo.com/wp-content/uploads/Psycho-Automata-Maskelyne-x640.jpg