Leonardo da Vinci's Automaton Knight, a lesser-known masterpiece of this polymath, showcases his extraordinary engineering prowess and visionary thinking. Commissioned by the Duke of Milan in 1495, this humanoid robot could perform intricate movements with its limbs, powered by intricate systems of pulleys and gears.
Rediscovered in the 1950s, its blueprints were deciphered by modern robotics expert Mark Rosheim, leading to the construction of a working prototype. Leonardo's Automaton Knight bridges art and science, inspiring today's robotic advancements and demonstrating the timeless nature of innovation.