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 Words From

• ani·ma·tronic 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

"The public is rightly outraged, especially knowing that today, anything is possible with CGI, AI and animatronics," the statement said.

From BBC

“It’s not the animatronics - it’s us. At least respect us enough to pay us a decent wage.”

From BBC

Tiana’s features all new animatronics — 19 original critters and 48 animatronics in total, according to Disney.

From Los Angeles Times

Like Splash Mountain, expect more than a dozen animatronics.

From Los Angeles Times

Killer dolls and animatronics have returned to the Hollywood spotlight, partially thanks to horror film outlet Blumhouse.

From Los Angeles Times