Gakutensoku

Gakutensoku is a Japanese word that translates to "learning mover" or "learning machine." It refers to a mechanical automaton created in Japan in the late 19th century by inventor and engineer Seki Takakazu. Gakutensoku was designed to exhibit the ability to write Chinese characters and perform simple calculations. It is considered one of Japan's earliest examples of a robot or an automaton that could mimic human-like tasks.