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

It’s swifter, the animatronics are generally closer to us, and the slightly shorter ride time ensures there’s no elongated scenes without some critter action.

From Los Angeles Times

"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