What’s the Animation Station?
What is the Animation Station development kit?
The Animation Station, created by the American Automata Academy, is a hands-on educational kit that helps users explore and understand the mechanical principles behind automata. It serves as a true gateway to motion—a practice and discovery platform that brings your scene to life. The wooden framework becomes the working heart of your creation, allowing characters to move, gesture, and come alive through simple cranks, cams, gears, and levers.
You can use it as a prototype launchpad, recreate your project in any medium you choose, or simply enjoy the piece as-is. Best of all, you can begin creating movement within minutes.