Courtesy Email Automaton is Essentially a Hand-Cranked Wonder of Pointless Politeness

Italian artist Amedeo Capelli created a hand-cranked wooden automaton that types polite emails on a laptop keyboard. The intricate mechanical device uses cams, levers, and cables to control wooden fingers that press keys in precise sequence when the handle is turned. Capelli hand-cut each cam profile to ensure correct timing, creating a charming fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology powered entirely by mechanical energy.