Animatronics: A Designer's Resource Guide

This book is an accumulation of discussions and project profiles related to the design and creation of animatronic based exhibits and attractions. The first part of the book explores the design considerations and challenges for 25 different projects. The final designs are presented and discussed within the context of basic design and communication practices and theory. The second part of the book provides a detailed description of the processes behind creating animatronic figures. The technical components and artistic processes are presented, along with a discussion of how those processes affect the overall design of animatronic exhibits and attractions.