Stuntronics

The Stuntronics humanoid robot from Disney Imagineering is engineered for superhuman aerial acrobatics, performing untethered flips, twists, and poses up to 60 feet high with precision and repeatability beyond human capability. Featuring a human-scale bipedal design, it uses onboard IMUs, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and laser rangefinders for real-time decision-making during flight, calculating trajectories, adjusting spin, tucking knees, and striking heroic poses mid-air. Evolving from prototypes like Stickman and Mini-Man, this 90-100 pound figure withstands extreme accelerations, employs pneumatic cylinders and electric motors for dynamic control, and enables stunt doubles for characters like Spider-Man in theme park shows. Its autonomous balancing and orientation systems ensure flawless landings every time, revolutionizing entertainment robotics with robust, self-aware performance.