Leonardo's robot

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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1. What is the designation?Leonardo's mechanical knight (Italian: Automa cavaliere)
2. What is the period of conception?Late 15th century
3. What is Leonardo's mechanical knight?It is a robot built by Leonardo da Vinci in the 15th century that could move like a person, with arms, head, and jaw.
4. How did the knight move without electricity?It used a system of pulleys and cables that were turned by a crank or lever, letting the robot do pre-programmed actions.

Humanoid Automaton: A machine designed to resemble and mimic the movements and form of a human being.
Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement of living organisms.
Automation: The use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.