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ANIMATRONIQUE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- animatronics
1, record 1, English, animatronics
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Technology] that combines traditional puppetry techniques with electronics to create lifelike animated effects. 1, record 1, English, - animatronics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- animatronique
1, record 1, French, animatronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de procédés électromécaniques utilisés pour animer des figurines représentant des êtres vivants. 1, record 1, French, - animatronique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- animatronic
1, record 2, English, animatronic
adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of, or relating to, a lifelike figure that is animated in a realistic way by means of electromechanical devices. 2, record 2, English, - animatronic
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Have you ever wondered what goes into making [an] animatronic animal? The hair, the skin, and the muscles must look as realistic as possible. 3, record 2, English, - animatronic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- animatronique
1, record 2, French, animatronique
adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un] chien animatronique [...] a été conçu comme un compagnon pour les personnes âgées atteintes de démence. 2, record 2, French, - animatronique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- animatron
1, record 3, English, animatron
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A robotic model in the likeness of a real or imaginary living creature which is programmed to perform intricate, lifelike movements. 2, record 3, English, - animatron
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- animatronique
1, record 3, French, animatronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les animatroniques sont souvent actionnées à distance par des câbles ou par des ordinateurs. Les mouvements les plus complexes peuvent être enregistrés par un ordinateur et rejoués à volonté. 2, record 3, French, - animatronique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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