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are traditional Japanese mechanized puppets or automata, originally made from the 17th century to 19th century. The dolls' gestures provided a form of entertainment. The word ''karakuri'' means "mechanisms" or "trick".〔Jane Marie Law, ''Puppets of Nostalgia – The Life, Death and Rebirth of the Japanese Awaji Ningyo Tradition'', 1997, Princeton University Press, ISBN 978-0-691-02894-1〕 It is used to describe any device that evokes a sense of awe through concealment of its inner workings.〔Shea, Michael (2015). ("Karakuri: Subtle Trickery in Device Art and Robotics Demonstrations at Miraikan" ) ''Leonardo'' 48(1): 40-47.〕 Three main types of karakuri exist. were used in theatre. were small and used in homes. were used in religious festivals, where the puppets were used to perform reenactments of traditional myths and legends. They influenced the Noh, Kabuki and Bunraku theatre. ''Karakuri'' is alternatively written in Japanese kanji as , , , , and archaically as . ==Zashiki karakuri== The most common example today of a zashiki karakuri mechanism is shown at the right. It is a tea-serving robot, which starts moving forward when a cup of tea is placed on the plate in its hands. It was used in a situation when a host wanted to treat a guest in a recreational way. It moves in a straight line for a set distance, moving its feet as if walking, and then bows its head. This signals that the tea is for drinking, and the doll stops when the cup is removed. When it is replaced, the robot raises its head, turns around and returns to where it came from. It is typically powered by a wound spring made of whalebone, and the actions are controlled by a set of cams and levers. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Karakuri puppet」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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