Audio-Animatronics

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Audio-Animatronics are lifelike, programmable robotic figures developed by Disney to simulate realistic character movements and performances in themed attractions.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Disney technology
robotic figure technology
show control system
coinventor Roger E. Broggie NERFINISHED
Walt Disney
Wathel Rogers
controlledBy digital animation control systems
programmable logic controllers
show control computers
developer Walt Disney Imagineering
distinctionFrom Audio-Animatronics is a Disney-specific branded system
generic animatronics
earlyUse Carousel of Progress
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
it’s a small world
feature body articulation
control systems
electric servo motors
facial animation
hydraulic actuators
lifelike skin and costuming
lip synchronization
pneumatic actuators
programmable motion
programmable show sequences
synchronized audio playback
firstMajorUse Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
firstMajorUseYear 1963
hasComponent audio playback system
control electronics
mechanical skeleton
power supply
safety systems
skins and costumes
hasType A-1 Audio-Animatronics
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A-100 Audio-Animatronics
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A-1000 Audio-Animatronics
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figure-only animatronics
ride-embedded animatronics
introducedIn 1960s
ownedBy The Walt Disney Company
purpose perform scripted shows
simulate lifelike character movements
synchronize motion with audio
relatedTo animatronics
trademarkHolder The Walt Disney Company
use exhibits
parades
stage shows
theme park rides
themed attractions
usedIn Disneyland
linked to: Disneyland Park

Disneyland Paris
Hong Kong Disneyland
Shanghai Disney Resort
Tokyo Disney Resort
Walt Disney World
usedInAttraction Hall of Presidents
Haunted Mansion
Pirates of the Caribbean
Splash Mountain
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attractions

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Muppet*Vision 3D usesTechnology Audio-Animatronics
Disney theme parks hasInnovation Audio-Animatronics technology
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Walt Disney Imagineering developed Audio-Animatronics technology
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Primeval World Diorama usesTechnology Audio-Animatronics
It's Tough to be a Bug! usesTechnology Audio-Animatronics
Audio-Animatronics hasType A-1 Audio-Animatronics
linked to: Audio-Animatronics
Audio-Animatronics hasType A-100 Audio-Animatronics
linked to: Audio-Animatronics
Audio-Animatronics hasType A-1000 Audio-Animatronics
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Peter Pan’s Flight usesTechnology Audio-Animatronics