animatronics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of robotics used to create robots that produce preset moves and prerecorded sounds.

Pronunciation

/ˌænɪməˈtɹɒnɪks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-animatronics.wav

Word forms

animatronics

Etymology

Blend of animation + electronics, from the Disney trademark "Audio-Animatronics". Compare -tronics.

Related words

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