The The Grand Éléphant is a Hospitality robot developed by Les Machines de l'île (France), launched 2018. Key specifications: pricing model purchase.
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Not in the Hospitality standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2018. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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Overview
乗ってみると、足を動かすための動く歯車を見ることができます。機械士が象について語り、あなたの楽しみのために鼻を吹き出します。グランド・エレファントの背に乗っているのは、移動する家の4階にいるような感覚で、以前の造船所からの壮大な景色が広がります。
Flagship features
- This is a manually-operated, rider-carrying mechanical sculpture (not an autonomous robot)
- Operates as a scheduled attraction with limited capacity and online booking
- Requires weather-dependent operation; cancellations possible up to 2 days prior
- Wheelchair access available only with prior coordination by phone
- Part of the larger 'Machines de l'Ile' artistic project in Nantes, France
- No robotic autonomy, sensors, AI, or service capabilities beyond the ride experience
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Les Machines de l'île closure and reopening notices
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
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Company profile
- Founded
- 2004
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- tourism,entertainment
- Sub Category
- mechanical pachyderm
- Industries Served
- culture,tourism
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed Ms
- 0.278
Buying & support2
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- FR
Other details7
- Width M
- 8
- Height M
- 12
- Length M
- 21
- Cylinders
- 62
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- 46
- Pneumatic Cylinders
- 6
- Gas Powered Cylinders
- 10
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Company milestones
- 2026DeploymentLes Machines de l'île closure and reopening notices
- 2026DeploymentGrand Éléphant ride tickets sold for summer 2026
- 2012MilestoneCarrousel des Mondes Marins opened
- 2007MilestoneGrand Éléphant inauguration
- 2004MilestoneProject launched
- —MilestoneGrand Éléphant listed as an attraction in Nantes
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the The Grand Éléphant?
- The The Grand Éléphant is developed by Les Machines de l'île, based in France.
- What type of robot is the The Grand Éléphant?
- The The Grand Éléphant is a Hospitality robot made by Les Machines de l'île.
- How much does the The Grand Éléphant cost?
- Pricing for the The Grand Éléphant is not publicly listed — contact Les Machines de l'île for a quote.
- When was the The Grand Éléphant launched?
- The The Grand Éléphant was launched in 2018.
- What are the key specifications of the The Grand Éléphant?
- Key specifications of the The Grand Éléphant: pricing model purchase.
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