Nikola Tesla and the Masters of Innovation as Kinetic Sculptures

<instructions input=$person_type>
$ automaton_stage = a collectible kinetic sculpture of $ person as a mechanical automaton.
Function Draw($automaton_stage){
Build a compact wooden base with exposed brass gears in the front cutaway.
Mount a mechanical figure of $ person on top, jointed with visible rods and hinges.
Pose them mid-loop in their signature gesture; design the mechanism so the loop is clear.
Let each major work be represented as:
• engraved emblem on a gear, or
• small rotating flag, or
• tiny object rising and falling on a linkage.
Engrave the chosen phrase on a metal plaque inset into the base.
Show the crank or key on the side, ready to be turned.
Lighting: dramatic but practical; every mechanical linkage is readable.
Output: one image, showing the entire automaton from a 3/4 angle.
}
</instructions>