An entire working automaton city, along with a programmable boy and a chess-playing device, illustrates the technical sophistication of historical clockwork machines.
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An entire working automaton city, along with a programmable boy and a chess-playing device, illustrates the technical sophistication of historical clockwork machines.
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Professor Simon Schaffer travels across Europe to investigate automata, intricate clockwork machines from centuries past designed to mimic life. The documentary features remarkable creations, including a functioning automaton city and a programmed boy that can write. Schaffer details the historical context behind these machines and their technical sophistication, illustrating their impact on engineering and artistry. The film runs for 60 minutes and was released in 2013.
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- See Professor Simon Schaffer reveal automata secrets.
- Find out how a clockwork city operates.
- Meet a boy automaton that writes.
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- The film features a working automaton city, showcasing multiple machines.
- One automaton in the film can be programmed to write like a human.
- There is a device in the documentary that can play chess against a human.
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Who presented the documentary Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams?
Professor Simon Schaffer presented the documentary.
What is the duration of the documentary Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams?
The duration of the documentary is 60 minutes.
What types of automata are featured in the documentary?
The documentary features various automata, including a working automaton city, a small boy that can be programmed to write, and a device that can play chess.
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