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The Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, PA 19103
+1 (215) 448-1200
https://www.fi.edu
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The Franklin Institute, located in Philadelphia, is a renowned science museum that features an array of exhibits, programs, and educational experiences designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for science. Among its notable attractions is Maillardet's Automaton, an 18th-century machine that skillfully demonstrates the intersection of art and mechanics through its remarkable ability to write and draw. This extraordinary Automaton, created by Swiss mechanician Henri Maillardet around 1800, is celebrated for possessing the largest memory of any known automaton, capable of producing four drawings and three poems. After years of restoration, it now operates using contemporary writing instruments, providing visitors a glimpse into the fascinating history of mechanical ingenuity and the artistry of the past. Generated from the website
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