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The Mechanical Lion of Leonardo da Vinci

    In 1515, Leonardo da Vinci constructed a fully automated life-sized mechanical lion for King Francis I. Powered by internal gears and clockwork, the beast walked across the room, stopped, and opened its chest to reveal a cluster of lilies, marking a pinnacle of Renaissance robotics.

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