Robives

Rob was born in Harrogate, UK in 1962. Even as a young boy he was fascinated by mechanisms and finding out how things work. After ten years as a classroom teacher Rob continued to persue his interest, building a new career designing and making models from cardboard and other 'found' useful objects and materials.
Fast forward to the present day and Rob now combines scientific, artistic and IT skills to develop imaginative automata, kits and books. Living in Yorkshire(UK), Rob is delighted to share his insights into creativity, the design process and cardboard engineering. He works with children and teachers both at home and abroad, in person and online.

Dog's Dinner

Money will buy you a fine dog but only kindness will make its tail wag. Turn the handle to see how much the dog appreciates its dinner!

Automata
Height: 120mm
Hand crank/motor drive
Build time: about 40 min.

The Diver

One evening, many years ago, Diver Dave caught sight of the most amazing sight from the corner of his eye. The swish of colour, an iridescent tail unlike anything he had ever seen before. A quick flash and then it was gone. That was many years ago. And yet to this day Diver Dave searches the open seas for what most people say does not exist…

Automata
Height: 190mm
Hand crank/motor drive
Build time: about 30 min.

Flower Box

Once a year in the city of Grunwalden the cats take their annual trip to the seaside. This is a time of celebration for the mice!

The mice set up markets and fairs and party the night away. At the centre of the celebrations is the Amazing Dancing Cat. One mouse is chosen for the honour or cranking the handle and making the ginger cat dance. All day and all night the mice party and the mechanical cat dances then, as the sun rises, the mice return to their mouse holes for soon, the cats will return.

Automata
Height: 120mm
Hand crank/motor drive
Build time: about 40 min.

Cat and Mouse Show

When the cat is away, the mouse will play. In the 'Cat and Mouse Show' this mechanical delight is the most popular way for the mice to spend their time. Turn the handle, mesh the gears and make the cat dance to their tune. Finally the tables are turned!

Automata
Height: 120mm
Hand crank/motor drive
Build time: about 40 min.

Gentleman Jack

Always a picture of sartorial elegance, Gentleman Jack (-Hammer) likes to look his best whilst at work. He is the envy of all his work mates as he bangs and crashes his way through the concrete.

Automata
Height: 120mm
Hand crank/motor drive
Build time: about 30 min.

Flying Horse

Rotund and not at all elegant on the ground this flying horse is transformed when she takes to the air. Wings flap as she bobs and weaves through the air. Soon she is the centre of everyone's envious gazes!

Automata
Height: 200mm
Hand crank/motor drive
Build time: about 30 min.

Rise of the Mammals

Although small, this ancestor of the modern mouse knows that the world will soon be hers. Look out dinosaurs, the mammals are coming!

Automata
Height: 120mm
Hand crank/motor drive
Build time: about 40 min.

Push up

We all know it is hard to find time to exercise but with this mechanical man you can take exercise the easy way. Turn the crank, mesh the gears, engage the linkages and soon you will be as fit as can be!

Automata
Height: 120mm
Hand crank/motor drive
Build time: about 40 min.

Cupid

Flying high above a mechanical world of gears and linkages Cupid, god of love, searches out his next target. Who will fall for the charms of his heart tipped arrow?

Automata
Height: 200mm
Hand crank/motor drive
Build time: about 30 min.

ILO is committed to creating and delivering eco-friendly wooden automata products that fulfill worldwide market requirements with a fine design.

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Sec. 1, MinSheng N. Rd.

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