Thursday, October 4, 2012

6 Cool—And Creepy—Animatronic Advancements

Scientists at Disney's research labs in Zurich, Switzerland, recently unveiled their newest technique for making animatronics more life-like: cloning an actual human face. By using motion capture technology, scientists can make a three-dimensional scan of a person's face as the subject runs through various facial expressions like yawning and winking. They then catalog every detail of that person's face?from facial hair to freckles?into a digital 3D rendering. That rendering is used to craft a precise skin replica by injecting liquid silicone into a 3D mold and allowing it to cure. This ?mask' adheres to a motorized metal and plastic skull outfitted with points that show exactly where the skin should be placed.

Source: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/robots/6-6ool-and-creepy-animatronic-advancements?src=rss

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