九乡新闻网鬼太郎2:日本17世纪的机器人工艺（Video +Text）
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KarakuriOne craftsman is determined to keep the history and tradition of Japanese human-like automata alive.Al Jazeera Frames Last Modified: 03 Oct 2011 12:59
By Matthew Allard
Japan has always been at the forefront of cutting edge robotics. Its modern-day roots can be traced back 200 to 300 years to the Edo period when skilled craftsmen created automata (self-operating machines).
Using pulleys and weights they were able to make the Karakuri (Japanese automata) perform amazing tasks without the use of electronics or power.
Hideki Higashino is one of the few remaining craftsmen who is determined to keep these incredible creations, the history and the tradition of Japanese Karakuri alive.
Source:Al JazeeraKarakuri ningyō (からくり人形?) are mechanized puppets or automata from Japan from the 17th century to 19th century. The word karakuri means "mechanisms" or "trick". In Japanese ningyō is written as two separate characters, meaning person and shape. It may be translated as puppet, but also by doll or effigy.[1] The dolls' gestures provided a form of entertainment.
Three main types of karakuri exist. Butai karakuri (舞台からくり stage karakuri?)were used in theatre. Zashiki karakuri (座敷からくり tatami room karakuri?) were small and used in homes. Dashi karakuri (山車からくり festival car karakuri?) were used in religious festivals, where the puppets were used to perform reenactments of traditional myths and legends.
They influenced the Noh, Kabuki and Bunraku theatre.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karakuri_ningy%C5%8D