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    Automatons were mechanical figures that were developed in the 17th-18th centuries to mimic human or animal behavior through various ingenious mechanisms. They were a product of the scientific advancement and engineering skill of the time and served to demonstrate mastery over motion and mimicry of life. The document appears to provide historical context on automatons and discuss their development using clockwork mechanisms.

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    Automatons were mechanical figures that were developed in the 17th-18th centuries to mimic human or animal behavior through various ingenious mechanisms. They were a product of the scientific advancement and engineering skill of the time and served to demonstrate mastery over motion and mimicry of life. The document appears to provide historical context on automatons and discuss their development using clockwork mechanisms.

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    Automatons were mechanical figures that were developed in the 17th-18th centuries to mimic human or animal behavior through various ingenious mechanisms. They were a product of the scientific advancement and engineering skill of the time and served to demonstrate mastery over motion and mimicry of life. The document appears to provide historical context on automatons and discuss their development using clockwork mechanisms.

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    PRESENTATION Silver Swan

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    Automatons were mechanical figures that were developed in the 17th-18th centuries to mimic human or animal behavior through various ingenious mechanisms. They were a product of the scientific advancement and engineering skill of the time and served to demonstrate mastery over motion and mimicry of life. The document appears to provide historical context on automatons and discuss their development using clockwork mechanisms.

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    The Silver Swan

    - A history of art and engineering


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    Popescu Iulia-Ileana
    Jules
    Table of contents
    • I. Automatons: a context
    • II. Clockwork and master science
    • III.
    I. Automatons: a context

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