What Are Animatronics?
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Animatronics are lifelike, automated figures combining robotics, electronics, and artistry to create realistic movement for entertainment in theme parks, retail stores, Shopping centres and movies, blending traditional puppetry with advanced engineering for immersive experiences. These sophisticated puppets can range from simple waving figures to complex characters that talk, react, and perform intricate actions, often controlled digitally or by operators.
Discover The Magic
Discover the magic of lifelike characters brought to life through cutting-edge technology. Our team of experts at Mascots SA creates stunning animatronics that captivate audiences of all ages. From concept to creation, we blend artistry and engineering to deliver unforgettable experiences.
Animatronics Drive Footfall
They serve as powerful marketing tools and attractions that draw attention, create engaging experiences, and encourage longer stays in stores and shopping malls.
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Animatronics are highly effective for seasonal themes , Christmas, Easter, Halloween or for specific campaigns, helping to create an immersive, festive atmosphere that draws crowds.
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The visual and novel appeal of these displays makes them highly shareable on social media platforms generating free advertising and organic reach.
Some Of Our Recent Creations
Five Nights At Freddy's
Five Nights at Freddy’s – Exhibition Launch (Riyadh)
We designed and built custom mascots and animatronic features for the Riyadh exhibition launch of Five Nights at Freddy’s, bringing the iconic characters from the cult game and film franchise into the real world. From full-scale mascot builds to lifelike animatronic movement, the installation was created to immerse audiences in the unsettling, atmospheric world of the film and build anticipation ahead of its release.
Technology
Our Controllers & Sound Modules have been developed in-house. These are the brains of the characters and operate up to 3 motors, 3 Servos and LED lighting, all programmable to create the perfect scenes. The skeletons are constructed from extruded alluminium and then covered in an appropriate skin to represent the character or object being animated.
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Our controllers enable us to create simple to complex characters and scenes.
