Automata …
A mechanical creation automatically following movement patterns predetermined by the maker for the purpose of appearing to act on its own.

Inspirations:  Rube Goldberg, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, , eccentric inventors, wacky machines, useless contraptions, The Maze Runner, robotics, mechanical toys, clockwork gears, HUGO, sci fi fantasy, whirlygigs, folk art, found art, magic, The Golden Compass, illusions, puppets etc, etc...you get the picture.
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A Day at the Seaside

Wired

Rhythm in Nature