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  1. Automaton - Wikipedia

    Pinocchio automaton An automaton (/ ɑːˈtɑːmətɑːn / ⓘ; pl.: automata or automatons) is a relatively self-operating machine or control mechanism designed to automatically follow a sequence of operations …

  2. Automaton | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    May 28, 2026 · Automaton, any of various mechanical objects that are relatively self-operating after they have been set in motion. The majority of automatons are direct representations of creatures and …

  3. AUTOMATON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 7, 2026 · The meaning of AUTOMATON is a mechanism that is relatively self-operating; especially : robot. How to use automaton in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. Automatons - The Helldivers Wiki

    The Automatons are one of three factions the Helldivers can fight against, with the others being the Terminids and the Illuminate. They also have three subfactions: the Jet Brigade, Incineration Corps, …

  5. 7 Early Robots and Automatons - HISTORY

    Oct 28, 2014 · 7 Early Robots and Automatons From Leonardo Da Vinci’s android to a French-made artificial duck, learn more about seven early mechanical wonders.

  6. Automatons - Helldivers Wiki

    The Automatons, sometimes referred to as the Automaton Legion and self-denominated as both The Collective of Cyberstan and The Automaton Collective (Automaton Language: Automatiska …

  7. Mechanical miracles: The rise of the automaton - Christie's

    Aug 19, 2015 · Since their golden age in the 18th and 19th centuries, animated models of humans and animals have delighted and unnerved audiences in equal measure. Harry Pearson traces the …

  8. Famous Automatons and Their Rich History | M.S. Rau

    Jun 11, 2021 · WHAT IS AN AUTOMATON? The word “automaton” (plural: automatons or automata) comes from the Greek αὐτόματον, which means “acting of one’s own will.” Automatons are …

  9. Automata theory - Wikipedia

    The automaton described by this state diagram starts in state S 1, and changes states following the arrows marked 0 or 1 according to the input symbols as they arrive. The double circle marks S 1 as …

  10. 7 Amazing Automatons You Can See in Action - Mental Floss

    Jan 30, 2018 · Robots are increasingly becoming a part of modern life, but their roots go surprisingly far back. Most early automatons were created as entertainment for wealthy owners and their …