Menu
Maillardet's Automaton
Featuring Andrew Baron's ground-breaking restoration
Maillardet Automaton Magazine Article Series, published in the NAWCC Bulletin,
the journal of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors
First Installment
Describing the spectator’s experience viewing a live demonstration of the Maillardet automaton, followed by a summary of the state-of-the-art development of the Writer-Draftsman automaton.
Second Installment
Several issues preventing safe operation are resolved. Pictures and a description of how the remedies were accomplished are included. This work set the stage for actual live testing of the automaton’s capabilities.
Third Installment
This segment features the first glimpse of the automaton’s drawing, and how notable improvements were accomplished. Also, a detailed account of how the lost original animation of the head and eyes.
Fourth Installment
Exquisite programming of the automaton’s amazingly life-like mannerisms is described, along with how the original designers accomplished this feat. Concludes with program selection philosophy.
