Walt Disney Imagineering R&D (with Disney Research)
Walt Disney Imagineering is the Walt Disney Company's design and R&D arm that builds theme parks, attractions and Audio-Animatronics figures. With Disney Research it developed Stickman and the Stuntronics stunt-double figures.
- Robot models in the atlas
- 32 humanoids · 1 machine
- First robot
- 2018Latest 2025
- Headquarters
- GlendaleCalifornia, United States
- Can I buy one?1 on sale nowBuy from the maker's own page
- Who uses it?2 robot models in useAnnounced for World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland from early…
- What is new?2026-03-31Olaf appears in Paris World of Frozen
Robots
3 robot models shown in public, from 2018 to 2025. Newest first. Open one for its full profile.
Humanoids 2 humanoids
Machines 1 machine
What is inside
Chips and parts suppliers named for Walt Disney Imagineering R&D (with Disney Research)'s robots by the maker or reputable press.
Who uses it
Customers and deployments reported for Walt Disney Imagineering R&D (with Disney Research)'s robots. Each robot's page links its sources.
BDX droids2023 · CommercialTested in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland from October 2023 and later appeared at other Disney parks and events.
Olaf2025 · Pilot useAnnounced for World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland from early 2026.
What is new
The latest stories about Walt Disney Imagineering R&D (with Disney Research)'s robots, newest first.
- Olaf appears in Paris World of Frozen Sortiraparis · Olaf
- Imagineering reveals robotic Olaf The Walt Disney Company · Olaf
- Disney BDX wins RBR50 recognition The Robot Report · BDX droids
- BD droids tested at Galaxy's Edge WDW News Today · BDX droids
The company
What it says about itself and what the sources record.
- Founded
- 1952
- Headquarters
- Glendale, California, United States
- Focus
- Animatronic figures and untethered robotic stunt performers for theme parks.
- Funding
- Unit of Disney Experiences within The Walt Disney Company.
- Partners
- Disney theme parks (in-house).
Similar makers
Other makers of humanoids, starting with those in United States.
Sources
3 sources behind this page.
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