In 1738, French inventor Jacques de Vaucanson created this mechanical duck with over 400 moving parts. It could flap its wings, drink water, digest grain and even defecate! More amazing retro robots can be found here.(via Botropolis)
Saturday, January 17, 2009
1738 Robot Duck can eat and shit!
In 1738, French inventor Jacques de Vaucanson created this mechanical duck with over 400 moving parts. It could flap its wings, drink water, digest grain and even defecate! More amazing retro robots can be found here.(via Botropolis)
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