File:Automatic servant of Philon, Museum of ancient Greek technology.jpg

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English: Replica of the automatic servant of Philon. Reconstruction by Kóstas Kotsanás using information found in Philon of Byzantium's book of "Pneumatics". This automaton automatically poured wine and mixed it by water when a cup was placed in its right hand. The machine uses water, weight and laws of equilibrium. Museum of ancient Greek technology, displayed in the Heraklion building (Crete) in July 2022.
Français : Réplique de la servante automatique de Philon de Byzance. Reconstruction contemporaine par Kóstas Kotsanás à partir des informations présentes dans les Pneumatiques de Philon de Byzance. Musée de la technologie grecque antique, exposé au bâtiment d'Héraklion (Crète) en juillet 2022.
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