While we're on the history channel, here's something interesting - courtesy of Nick Hacko's newsletter. http://www.chonday.com/Videos/the-writer-automaton
Very impressed with all 3 Jaquet Droz automatons when I first got to know about them. You've just inspired me to wear my JD tomorrow.
Of course not. The credits are given at the beginning and end of the piece. I think the Jaquet Droz automaton is worthy of its own separate thread here. Cicindela, if you would do the honors... gatorcpa
Another meaningless (in today's world of the "paperless office" ) but totally intriguing and wantable item from Jaquet Droz.
For someone like me that has both Carpal Tunnel & Trigger Finger Syndrome in my right hand that device would be a godsend for signing things. I shudder to think what is costs.
