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Disneyland Introduces Real-World H.E.R.B.I.E. Robot in Tomorrowland

Walt Disney Imagineering’s advanced sphere-balancing system brings H.E.R.B.I.E. to life in Tomorrowland.

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Overview

  • Guests can meet H.E.R.B.I.E. in a limited-time Tomorrowland appearance alongside pairs of Fantastic Four characters.
  • Internal sensors measure motion 250 times per second to adjust rollers and maintain H.E.R.B.I.E.’s balance on an eight-inch sphere, enabling dynamic movement.
  • H.E.R.B.I.E.’s face features tape-reel eyes, a capstan mouth, and custom film-accurate decals, and voice actor Matthew Wood recorded fresh phrases for guest interactions.
  • The façade of Space Mountain lights up nightly with projection effects inspired by the Fantastic Four’s cosmic adventures.
  • The collaboration between Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering demonstrates Disney Parks’ commitment to translating film storytelling into immersive guest experiences.