The Automatronics is a Hospitality robot developed by Walt Disney Imagineering (United States), launched 2016. Key specifications: type other, top speed 1.3888888888888888 m/s, elevator protocol unknown, navigation slam natural.
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Overview
Automatronics is a mobile robotics platform that allows Disney characters to freely roam and explore spaces. The robots sense the world around them and make decisions about where to go, what to do, and how to interact with other objects and people. Features autonomous navigation of complex pedestrian environments, precision localization in crowded spaces, and is designed for complex social interactions with modular configuration.
Flagship features
- Designed for complex social interactions in crowded spaces
- Modular configuration supports multiple character forms
- Durable design for outdoor and high-interaction environments
- Notable deployments at Disneyland and D23 Expo
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Adopted Walt Disney Imagineering name
Availability
Specifications
Category: Hospitality- Type
- other
- Top speed
- 1.3888888888888888 m/s
- Elevator protocol
- unknown
- Navigation
- slam natural
- Pricing model
- unknown
Company profile
- Founded
- 1952
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- guided tours,entertainment
- Industries Served
- theme park,entertainment
- Floor Compatibility
- hard floor
Size & capacity1
- Dimensions Mm
- 733x886x1168
Movement & precision2
- Max Speed Ms
- 1.39
- Max Speed M S
- 1.39
Sensing & perception9
- Lidar Type
- 3d
- Imu Present
- Yes
- Camera Count
- 1
- Camera Types
- depth
- Sensor Suite
- Lidar scanners,Depth cameras,Ultrasonic sensors,Inertial measurement unit (IMU),Rotary encoders,Light-based range finder
- Lidar Present
- Yes
- Camera Present
- Yes
- Ultrasonic Present
- Yes
- Vision Processing Location
- on device
Controls & integration1
- Onboard Compute
- On-board computing
Buying & support2
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
Other details1
- Outdoor Capable
- Yes
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Company milestones
- 2018LaunchDisney Imagineering unveils Stuntronics
- 2017DeploymentNa'vi River Journey opens with Shaman of Songs
- 2017MilestoneMost advanced Disney Imagineering animatronic
- 1986MilestoneAdopted Walt Disney Imagineering name
- 1965MilestoneMerged into Walt Disney Productions
- 1953MilestoneRenamed WED Enterprises
- 1952MilestoneFounded as Walt Disney, Inc.
- —MilestoneStuntronics platform development explained by Disney
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Automatronics?
- The Automatronics is developed by Walt Disney Imagineering, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Automatronics?
- The Automatronics is a Hospitality robot made by Walt Disney Imagineering.
- How much does the Automatronics cost?
- Pricing for the Automatronics is not publicly listed — contact Walt Disney Imagineering for a quote.
- When was the Automatronics launched?
- The Automatronics was launched in 2016.
- What are the key specifications of the Automatronics?
- Key specifications of the Automatronics: type other, top speed 1.3888888888888888 m/s, elevator protocol unknown, navigation slam natural, pricing model unknown.
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