Audio-Animatronics
Audio-Animatronics (also known as simply Animatronics, and sometimes shortened to AAs) is the registered trademark for a form of robotics animation created by Walt Disney Imagineering for shows and attractions at Disney theme parks, and subsequently expanded on and used by other companies. The robots move and often synchronise with audio by the assistance of an external sound system on the stage (generally a recorded speech or song).
For other uses, see Animatronics (disambiguation) and AA (disambiguation).The machines are usually fixed to whatever supports them.[1] They can sit and stand but cannot produce any form of locomotion. An Audio-Animatronic significantly deviates from an android-type robot in that it uses prerecorded movements and sounds, rather than responding to external stimuli. In 2009, Disney debuted an interactive version of the technology called Autonomatronics, and in 2018, announced aerial stunt figures called Stuntronics.
Society[edit]
Society has a large affect on how animatronics evolve over time in theme parks. At parks like Disney animatronics are constantly being pulled out and put in based on popular movies and the changing of generations. Some rides like The Hall of Presidents are affected greatly when it comes to events in society because every time there is a new president they are added to the hall. Disney is prepared because they make both presidents to add the right one in after the elections. This is one of the reasons why things can get controversial because they have to add the president who wins. [12]
The Muppet Mobile Lab at the Pixar Studios, featuring two Muppets, Honeydew and Beaker. Pete Docter, Pixar's chief creative officer, can be seen above the vehicle's headlights.
