The meaning of Automaton and additional information.

Automaton(v. i.) Any thing or being regarded as having the power of spontaneous motion or action.

Automaton(v. i.) A self-moving machine, or one which has its motive power within itself; -- applied chiefly to machines which appear to imitate spontaneously the motions of living beings, such as men, birds, etc.

Automatons(pl. ) of Automaton