| Product Scope | Intended use | Museum exhibits, dinosaur parks, educational venues, themed attractions, retail displays, and outdoor events | Confirm whether the unit is designed for indoor, covered outdoor, or fully exposed outdoor use before comparing prices. |
| Product Scope | Overall height | Approximately 4–8 m (13–26 ft), depending on the selected scale and pose | Request a dimension drawing showing maximum height, tail sweep, neck movement envelope, and transport position. |
| Product Scope | Overall length | Approximately 8–18 m (26–59 ft), including the tail | Use the shipping length and assembled footprint for site planning; these may differ significantly from the display length. |
| Product Scope | Approximate total weight | Commonly several hundred kilograms to more than 1,500 kg, depending on frame, base, skin, and mechanisms | Obtain a certified shipping weight, operating weight, center-of-gravity information, and point-load data. |
| Movement System | Typical animated functions | Head and neck movement, jaw opening, eye movement or lighting, breathing motion, tail movement, body movement, and sound playback | Ask for a movement list, operating sequence, speed limits, noise level, and emergency-stop behavior. |
| Movement System | Actuator type | Electric linear actuators, geared motors, servomotors, pneumatic cylinders, or a hybrid configuration | Electric systems may simplify indoor installation; pneumatic systems require a compressor, air treatment, drainage, and additional noise control. |
| Electrical | Supply voltage | Common configurations include 100–120 V AC or 220–240 V AC, normally at 50 or 60 Hz | Confirm the local voltage, frequency, phase, maximum current, plug type, and whether a dedicated circuit is required. |
| Electrical | Protection and isolation | Protective earthing, overcurrent protection, accessible isolation, cable management, and emergency-stop control are expected for public installations | Have a qualified electrician inspect the installation. Use residual-current protection where required by local electrical regulations. |
| Safety | Emergency stop | At least one clearly marked emergency-stop device should stop hazardous motion and place the system in a safe state | For public venues, consider multiple accessible emergency-stop stations and test them before opening each day. |
| Safety | Moving-part protection | Neck joints, jaw mechanisms, tail linkages, feet, and access panels can create crushing, shearing, entanglement, or pinch hazards | Use guards, barriers, safe clearances, warning labels, controlled access, and reduced-speed modes where visitors can approach the exhibit. |
| Safety | Public separation distance | The required distance depends on movement range, site rules, barriers, and a documented risk assessment | Do not rely on a generic distance. Mark a physical exclusion zone after reviewing the actual movement envelope. |
| Safety | Fire performance | Foam, coatings, fabric, cable insulation, and decorative materials should be selected to meet the venue’s applicable fire requirements | Request material fire-test documentation and verify acceptance with the local fire authority or building manager. |
| Installation | Floor loading | Required capacity varies by total weight, support layout, base design, and dynamic movement | A structural professional should verify distributed loads, point loads, anchors, vibration, and any elevated platform requirements. |
| Installation | Anchoring and stability | Base plates, mechanical anchors, ballast, or engineered foundations may be required, particularly outdoors | Request wind-load calculations for outdoor use and never install on an unverified slab or temporary surface. |
| Installation | Access and lifting equipment | Large units may require a forklift, crane, lifting beams, rigging, and a clear route from unloading point to final location | Check door height, corridor width, turning radius, ceiling clearance, crane reach, and lifting points before purchase. |
| Installation | Typical assembly process | Base positioning, frame assembly, skin installation, actuator connection, electrical commissioning, movement calibration, and safety testing | Require an installation manual, wiring diagram, spare-parts list, commissioning checklist, and operator training. |
| Environment | Outdoor protection | Outdoor suitability requires protection against rain, ultraviolet exposure, condensation, dust, insects, and temperature changes | Check the stated enclosure rating for electrical parts, drainage design, corrosion protection, cover requirements, and operating temperature range. |
| Environment | Recommended operating conditions | Many systems are designed for moderate ambient conditions, often around 5–35°C (41–95°F), but the actual range is model-specific | Request written limits for temperature, humidity, wind, rain, snow, dust, and direct sunlight. |
| Maintenance | Daily or pre-opening inspection | Check unusual noise, loose fasteners, exposed wiring, damaged skin, fluid leaks, abnormal movement, barriers, and emergency stops | Record inspection results and remove the unit from service if a safety-critical fault is found. |
| Maintenance | Routine service interval | Visual checks before use; lubrication, fastener checks, electrical inspection, and calibration at intervals defined by operating hours and supplier instructions | High-use public exhibits generally require more frequent service than occasional event displays. Follow the maintenance manual. |
| Maintenance | Consumable and replacement parts | Common parts include bearings, belts, seals, cables, sensors, relays, actuator components, control fuses, paint, and skin-repair materials | Confirm availability, lead time, storage requirements, part numbers, and service life before signing the purchase contract. |
| Noise and Visitor Experience | Operating noise | Noise depends on motors, gearboxes, compressors, speakers, structure, and room acoustics | Request a measured sound level at a stated distance and operating mode; consider hearing comfort and nearby exhibits. |
| Controls | Control modes | Automatic cycle, manual service mode, remote trigger, sensor activation, timed schedule, and audio synchronization may be available | Ask whether control access is password-protected and whether the system can restart safely after power loss. |
| Documentation | Technical documents | Product drawings, electrical schematics, risk information, operating instructions, maintenance schedule, spare-parts list, and test records | Make complete documentation a contract requirement and ensure it is supplied in the operating team’s working language. |
| Compliance | Applicable regulations | Requirements may involve machinery safety, electrical safety, fire safety, structural safety, accessibility, workplace rules, and local building codes | Compliance depends on the installation country and venue. Obtain professional review rather than relying only on a supplier declaration. |
| Commercial Terms | Price comparison basis | Compare the animatronic unit, control system, sound system, packaging, shipping, installation, commissioning, training, taxes, and site works separately | A lower purchase price may exclude foundations, lifting equipment, electrical work, weather protection, or long-term maintenance. |
| Commercial Terms | Warranty and after-sales service | Coverage should identify the frame, mechanisms, electronics, motors, surface materials, labor, travel, and shipping responsibilities | Confirm warranty duration, exclusions, response time, remote support, technician availability, and software or controller replacement terms. |
| Buyer Decision | Pre-purchase checklist | Verify dimensions, weight, movement range, power, site loads, weather conditions, safety controls, documentation, service plan, delivery scope, and total ownership cost | Request a live demonstration or recorded test showing every advertised function, emergency stop, restart behavior, and control interface. |
