The Proto-Robots of Antiquity

Robots may seem like a completely modern phenomenon, but the idea of creating artificial beings is by no means new. In this video we’ll look at the ancient predecessors of our modern robots, and see their development from a concept in mythology, to the earliest simple devices, and finally to full-fledged self-moving statues. → CLIPS USED Metropolis (1927) Sophia the Robot Gives a Glimpse of What’s to Come in 2020 Do You Love Me? Demonstration of David Roentgen’s Automaton of Queen Marie Antoinette, The Dulcimer Player Mechanical Marvels—Automaton: Walking Monk Figure, 1550 Jason and the Argonauts (1963) Therapaenis - Servant by Heron and Filo Heron’s moving automaton Justus Willberg plays the Hydraulis Ancient Discoveries (2003-2009) Home built Aeolipile Hero steam engine running. The hydraulic automaton of the «chirping birds» Mechanical Marvels—Automaton: Miraculous Writing Machine, 1760 → MUSIC Relaxing Roman Music - Aetas Romana By: Adrian von Ziegler Fantasy: Lament for a Warrior’s Soul By: Random Mind Desert Caravan By: Aaron Kenny Celtic Music - Fairy Tale By: Adrian von Ziegler Roman Music - Convivium By: Adrian von Ziegler Chopin Nocturnes, Op. 48 By: Luke Faulkner () Music: (requested format) → SOURCES ;jsessionid=0021D79BEB8B8FA45396618CFE5D9CD1?sequence=1