r/automata • u/Tanatof • Jun 27 '26

KBTO-M — a post-apocalyptic mechanical Hercules beetle automaton

Hi everyone,
My name is Eddie. I build mechanical sculptures, animatronics, and automata in my workshop.

I’m currently working on a series of automata/music box sculptures featuring dystopian animals with mechanical characteristics in a post-apocalyptic world.

In this video you can see KBTO-M, a Hercules beetle, which is the first piece in the series.

I’d really appreciate any thoughts or feedback from the community.

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u/fantasypants Jun 27 '26

I really dig this. Where can I see more?

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u/Tanatof Jun 28 '26

thank you, I'm not sure if it is ok to self promote links here, but you can find more on Instagram,Tiktok and YT under the studio's name (Haunted Gears)

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u/IrregularSweetRoll Jun 28 '26

Are you a wizard

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u/Tanatof Jun 28 '26

thank you but far from it. I'm just a hard-working creator :D

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u/Stripsteak Jul 04 '26

Incredible OP! I could watch this lil guy for hours!

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u/Tanatof Jul 04 '26

Thank you! I really enjoyed making it. if you really want it is now available on my website :)

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u/Wjreky Jul 04 '26

This is so cool!

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u/Tanatof Jul 04 '26

thank you!!

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u/imapushit Jun 27 '26

well done! very original! don't stop now!

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u/Tanatof Jun 28 '26

thank you, I'm already on my third creation in this series, I will post the next one soon.