This Abraham Lincoln Animatronic Is So Life-Like You'll Feel Like You're In 1863

This isn't an archival video of Abraham Lincoln, it's an example of cutting-edge animatronics. This is Garner Holt Production's "Expressive Head Project." They crammed more than 40 unique motions into Honest Abe's head! The silicone skin mask creates life-like creases that can be removed and replaced in less than 2 minutes. Tiny servo-motors operate his face movement to ensure crisp, fluid movement. Plus, he can talk! Lincoln is the first in a line called "The Living Faces of History." Upcoming animatronics will include Benjamin Franklin, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mark Twain. They'll look so real, you may not be able to tell the difference. This is just a glimpse into the future of expressive characters. -------------------------------------------------- Follow BI Video on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1oS68Zs Follow BI on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1W9Lk0n Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ -------------------------------------------------- Business Insider is the fastest growing business news site in the US. Our mission: to tell you all you need to know about the big world around you. The BI Video team focuses on technology, strategy and science with an emphasis on unique storytelling and data that appeals to the next generation of leaders – the digital generation.