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Swiss watches are known for their quality.
But the Swiss are also famous for making machines called automatons.
Both traditions have a long history.
Now, UNESCO has recognised both traditions.
It has placed them on a list of important cultural skills.
The UNESCO collection includes Indian Yoga and the Argentine Tango.
Francois Junod is a Swiss maker of automatons.
He creates machines which move.
They can also make sounds, like birds.
He is building a Leonardo da Vinci automaton which can write.
It has moving eyes that watch his pen.
He is pleased that UNESCO has recognised his profession.
These skills are disappearing in a world of computers.
But Junod believes people are interested in mechanical art.
