The Düsseldorf workshop and early sound experiments
Driving into the future on the Autobahn
We are the robots
The global echo: From Düsseldorf to Detroit
YOUR GOAL
Master of How four Germans in grey suits invented the future of music
gertrude Kraftwerk replaced themselves on stage with custom-built animatronic mannequins.
gertrude Kraftwerk's Robot Dummies
We let the robots take the stage / (Oh, take the stage!)
gertrude Synthesizers, robots, and the Autobahn album cover illustrate the history of Kraftwerk
gertrude Four lifelike animatronic mannequins stand on stage under bright concert lights
gertrude Tap the calculator keys to learn how Kraftwerk's electronic beats shaped modern pop.
Robot double duty: The animatronic robots Kraftwerk used on tour were so realistic that they were once sent to a promotional photo shoot while the band slept.
A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically. During live performances of their 1978 album, Kraftwerk famously replaced themselves on stage with lookalike animatronic replicas.
What iconic outfit did Kraftwerk adopt for their The Man-Machine album cover and live shows?
gertrude Kraftwerk changed the look of electronic music with matching minimalist uniforms.
What handheld consumer device did Kraftwerk use as a musical instrument on the track 'Pocket Calculator'?
What art movement heavily influenced the minimalist red, black, and white artwork of The Man-Machine album?
Which 1981 Kraftwerk album accurately predicted the dominance of personal computers in dating, banking, and society?