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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-15-11 10:55 AM
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Karakuri, Japan’s Ancient Robots
Edited on Fri Jul-15-11 11:03 AM by Ian David
Karakuri, Japan’s Ancient Robots

Japan has always been on the forefront of cutting edge robotics. Its roots can be traced back 200-300 years during the Edo period when skilled craftsmen created automata (self-operating machines). Using nothing more than pulleys and weights they were able to make the Karakuri (Japanese automata) perform amazing tasks.

Japans modern day robots can be traced back to the Karakuri. Today Hideki Higashino is one of the few remaining craftsmen who is determined to keep the history and tradition of Japanese Karakuri alive.

More:
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/07/karakuri-japans-ancient-robots.html



See also:

Karakuri – Japanese Mechanized Automata Doll/Puppet
http://myinternetcorner.com/karakuri-japanese-mechanized-automata-doll-puppet/
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-15-11 11:01 AM
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1. the young man who makes the amazing karakuri is extremely beautiful. nt
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AlecBGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-16-11 04:46 PM
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2. amazing!
an archer!? a calligrapher?! People are so clever :bounce:
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Judi Lynn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-18-11 09:12 AM
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3. Deeply impressive. Looking forward to sharing your link right away. Thank you. n/t
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