# The Science of Puppetry – How Real Can They Be?

- Institution: Gresham College
- Taught by: Professor Robin May, Steve Allen
- Year: 2026
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Psychology and the brain, Art, architecture and design
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/science-puppetry)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

In this joint lecture, Gresham Professor of Physic Robin May and world-renowned puppet creator Steve Allen (Labyrinth, The Muppets, Fraggle Rock) discuss the science that goes in to bringing puppets to life, what our interactions with puppets mean for our understanding of human emotions, and how we may be able to use puppets to help tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges.

## Lectures

1. [The Science of Puppetry – How Real Can They Be?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/science-puppetry/8330a4f8c8a8) (YouTube)