Techno Menagerie

Welcome to our Techno Menagerie, a collection of rare circus animals. Not wild beasts in cages, as you can see, but metallic marvels and former industrial robots transformed into circus attractions. Explore our Menagerie and you’ll see every different kind of industrial robot in existence!

The Techno Menagerie was created by the Cachan university technology institute (IUT), in co-operation with its industrial robotics program. The goal is to attract young people to science and technology and introduce visitors to modern-day robotics.

Schedule:
Free admission from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Recommended age: for all ages

CONSTRUCTOR
Put together a team with your friends and see if you can beat our biggest robot when it comes to building a house. Constructor is a world-class architect. Does he have any weak points? It’s up to you to find out!

Features
Former job: Attaching plastic parts in the automotive industry
Actual age: 3
Human age: 18
Favourite music: Original Rocky soundtrack
Strength: Long arms!
Weaknesses: Competitive and a loner

FOOSBALL
It may look like a mechanical arm, but this is a real robot. Its ultra-accurate vision means it can track anything that moves. Try to score a goal, but watch out – it has a powerful shot!

Features
Former job: Building vacuum cleaners
Actual age: 18
Human age: 45
Favourite music: I Will Survive
Strength: Speedy for its age
Weakness: Short arm: 1-metre reach

ARTIST
Make a drawing, and this lovely artist with its golden skin and slender body will copy it onto a cup. A great personalized souvenir!

Features
Former job: Assembly and painting in the automotive industry
Actual age: 14
Human age: 34
Favourite music: Hip Hop
Strength: Accuracy (repeatability < 0.1mm)
Weakness: Introverted (reach < 90cm)

ROBOT BARMAN
Now that you’ve worked up a thirst, meet our Robot Barman. He can serve 1,200 drinks a day! Here’s a tip: look at him nicely and he’ll serve you first.

Features
Nationality: Canadian
Former job: Pharmacist
Actual age: 20
Human age: 50-55
Favourite music: Tango
Strength: Very mobile (5.5 m)
Weakness: Doesn’t talk much

GRANDPA
The old man of robotics. He spends his days entertaining children. Listen as his venerable workings tell tales about his past. Don’t worry, he’s safe to touch and handle. You’re holding over 40 years of history!

Features
Former job: Atomic Energy Centre – Working in hazardous sites
Actual age: 44
Human age: 90
Favourite music: Waltz
Strength: Good listener
Weakness: rheumatism

HORSE
This industrial robot done up as a horse is a big fan of Western movies. Ready for a ride? Hop on! You can walk, trot, gallop... yee-ha!

Features
Former job: Installing doors in the automotive industry
Actual age: 20
Human age: 50
Favourite music: Film soundtracks
Strength: Very powerful
Weakness: Drinks a bit too much ... oil

POOL PLAYER
Our robot pool player combines the best of both worlds, with a vintage body and all the latest technology inside. Challenge him to a game and admire his strategic skills!

Features
Former job: University professor
Actual age: 30
Human age: 60
Favourite music: Jazz
Strength: Perseverance
Weakness: Pretty beaten up

VISITY
Visity, our explorer or companion robot, is fully equipped mobile autonomous robot. Using its videocameras and sensors, you can tour the Menagerie without leaving your seat. Steer it around and discover the unknown ... just like an astronaut!

Features
Former job: None! Built using the latest technology
Actual age: 1
Human age: 5
Favourite music: Star Wars
Strength: Highly mobile, many eyes
Weakness: A bit reckless