Tracks: Planning and Design
An exploration of animatronic eye design, including examples of both the latest video-based and mechanical mechanisms and how the emotional impact is affected by design choices such as anatomical attributes, realism, and the "uncanny valley." We'll conclude with an engineering-focused case study on the design/build of a brand new, high-performance mechanical eye prototype using processes such as machining, CAD/3D-printing, servo linkage design, molding/casting, and more.