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Now we head into the Golden Age of the Automata, where in the 1860s and further, many makers appeared and started to create their creations. Most of these makers came from Paris and many automations were made during this time. For example, one of the most famous automations are the mechanical signing birds which were popular for clockworks, and nowadays, these automations are very rare to find and very expensive. Then we have Joseph Faber, who created his contraption called the Euphonia. The Euphonia worked by using a system of pipes, shutters, and levers which were all hooked up to a keyboard and the bellows that were made by the foot pedal made a sound which was used to ask questions, sing and laugh like an actual person. People questioned about this automaton and had weird reactions to it when they first saw it.

 Finally, we head into the modern times for automata. During this time, the use and production of automata was moving away from technological sophistication and more moving towards the modern form of art. These artists create automations mainly for business and for making profit as a way of living. Even though the original purpose for the automata is finding its way to art, many people find interest in these automations and even schools use them to teach students about how automations can tie in to the subjects of technology and also engineering, which can open up opportunities for students. From, the 18th century to the Golden Age of automata, and now to the present day, people still find ways of using automations for many things like toys and for new ideas for new inventions.