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What is an automaton?
An automaton is a self-operating machine or control mechanism designed to automatically follow a sequence of operations or respond to predetermined instructions.
What are some examples of automata?
Some examples of automata include bellstrikers in mechanical clocks and animatronics used in films and theme park attractions.
What is the etymology of the word 'automaton'?
The word 'automaton' is the latinization of the Ancient Greek word 'αὐτόματον', which means 'acting of one's own will'.
What are animatronics?
Animatronics are a modern type of automata that incorporate electronics and are often used to portray characters or creatures in films and theme park attractions.
What did Homer use the word 'automaton' to describe?
Homer used the word 'automaton' to describe an automatic door opening or automatic movement of wheeled tripods.
Test your knowledge of automata and their functions with this quiz! Learn about these self-operating machines and their ability to follow sequences of operations or respond to instructions. Discover the fascinating world of automata and how they give the illusion of operating under their own power.
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