Automata Geneva Mechanism

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The Geneva Mechanism, also known as the Geneva Stop or Geneva Escapement, is a type of escapement mechanism used in mechanical watches to control the movement of the watch's hands. It was invented in 1675 by Joseph Williamson and named after the city where it was first produced. The mechanism works by using a series of wheels and a rotating component with specific slots, which engage and disengage the watch's gears to control the movement of the hands.