1. A self-operating machine or mechanism, especially a robot.
2. One that behaves or responds in a mechanical way.

Automata Links:

http://www.walterruffler.de/index1.html

http://www.automata.co.uk/

http://www.mechanical-toys.com/

http://www.ceracera.com/

http://www.flying-pig.co.uk/index.php

http://www.kinetic-art.org/home.asp

Artist / Designer Websites

http://www.carloszapataautomata.com/

http://www.dugnorth.com/index.aspx

http://www.tomhaney.com/

http://www.archersarcadia.com/

http://stevestackpole.com/