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

Some of the haunts included higher production value effects — Chambers of the Mausoleum, for instance, featured inventive animatronics from its principal operator, Figment Foundry.

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A mix of store-bought animatronics, handmade props and found objects — vintage lamps, creatures with elongated necks and an assortment of mystical, witchy knickknacks, fill every nook.

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An outside expert in animatronics, who typically works in television and theater, gives them an annual tuneup.

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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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