I AM GROOT | Disney Imagineers Begin Testing Free-Roaming Robot at Disneyland

Recently, Disney Imagineers begun play testing their free-roaming robot at Disneyland. Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development is developing a small-scale, free-roaming robotic actor that can take on the role of our similarly-sized Disney characters. Its tightly integrated design provides over 50 degrees of freedom in a compact platform that can walk, gesture, and emote in style. Using custom authoring tools that combine whole-body motion planning and traditional character animation, artists can quickly bring robotic characters to life with expressive motions and interactive behaviors. There are no immediate plans for use in Disney theme parks; however, a prototype in the form of Groot is being used to test unique traits, gaits and capabilities. SUBSCRIBE: Connect with Disney Parks Online: Visit the Disney Parks WEBSITE: Like Disney Parks Blog on FACEBOOK: Follow Disney Parks on INSTAGRAM: Follow Disney Parks on TWITTER: Follow Disney Parks on TIKTOK: #Disneyland #WaltDisneyImagineering #DisneyParks