animatronics

[an-uh-muh-tron-iks]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb),  the technology connected with the use of electronics to animate puppets or other figures, as for motion pictures.

animatronics

/ ˌænɪməˈtrɒnɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a branch of film and theatre technology that combines traditional puppetry techniques with electronics to create lifelike animated effects

Other Word Forms

• animatronic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of animatronics¹

1975–80; blend of animate and electronics

Word History and Origins

Origin of animatronics¹

C20: from _anima ( _tion ) + ( _elec ) _tronics

Example Sentences

Using animatronics and other tools, many of these practical critters moved and appeared to even breathe, causing more than a few of us to scream in surprise.

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The resort, which also includes three hotels, features technologically-advanced animatronics and detailed rides like Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, which showcases many of Universal’s monsters.

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The original show gave the prehistoric reptiles the nature documentary treatment, offering glimpses of a world that was ruled by dinosaurs millions of years ago through the magic of CGI and animatronics.

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Nolan explains that all these animatronics are bespoke parts created using 3D printers.

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It’s swifter, the animatronics are generally closer to us, and the slightly shorter ride time ensures there’s no elongated scenes without some critter action.

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