After a lot of work designing, printing, and assembling, the animatronic project is finally up and running. This build combines 3D printing, engineering, and robotics to bring a fully functional ...

Walt Disney’s grandkids are pleased with the “stellar” and “accurate” recreation of the audio-animatronic version of their grandfather that will star in a ...

An update on my DIY animatronic eye project using CAD design, 3D printing, and Arduino control. I also share techniques for painting realistic eyes to enhance the final animatronic effect.

Disney researchers are developing a new audio-animatronic figure with subtle eye and head movements that could allow characters like Captain Jack Sparrow and Kylo Ren in Disneyland and Disney World ...

Maker Brae Barnes is developing a conversational Baymax-style robot that combines animatronic motion with an AI-driven speech ...

The key to a scary sci-fi movie monster is understanding the threat. A wolf’s snarl signals danger, even if that wolf’s fur is actually grass. The latest video from Movies Insider shows how new ...

Mechanical birds, bears and princesses have chirped, growled and sung in Orlando’s theme parks for more than 50 years. The animatronic trend shows no signs of fading, as new figures arrive in new ...

Welcome to The Multiverse, a new column where'll you'll find Ars' explorations and meditations on the world of science fiction. The Multiverse covers things we love, the things we hate, and the things ...