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
Once aboard, you will see the moving gears that power the legs. A machinist will tell you stories about the elephant and have it blast its trunk for your pleasure. Being on the back of the Grand Éléphant is like being on the 4th floor of a traveling house, with a breathtaking view of the former shipyards.
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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