The Archer is an ongoing mechanical automaton project that blends precision engineering with expressive, character‑driven motion. Each stage of the build, from cable routing experiments to miniature mechanism design. is being refined through iterative prototyping and material testing. I’ve been documenting the entire process on YouTube, sharing the challenges, breakthroughs, and evolving ideas behind the piece. As the project develops, the Archer becomes a study in how mechanics can convey focus, tension, and narrative intent through movement.