Thread by @Daft_Wub

The creation of the original Daft Punk robots. A thread.

Initial Daft Punk sketches by Alex and Martin.

Detailed Daft Punk sketches by Alex and Martin

Sculpted Daft Punk helmets by Alterian Inc.

LED layouts for the original Daft Punk helmets by LED Effects Inc.

Original Daft Punk helmets under construction by Alterian Inc.

Daft Punk glove / gauntlet design by Alex and Martin. Sculpted by Alterian Inc.

Thomas Bangalter test fitting.

LED tests

more LED tests

more LED tests

Finished helmets

Video by Alterian Inc. of Thomas' finished helmet

Video by Alterian Inc. of Guy Man's finished helmet

Behind the scenes of the first photoshoot with the helmets

First photoshoot with the original Daft Punk helmets in November, 2000 by Luis Sanchis for The Face magazine

Press photos by Daft Arts

I see a bit of confusion from people. This thread is all about Daft Punk's original robots which were made for the Discovery era. They very quickly updated the robots and by the end of 2001 had a version which required no backpacks/wires coming from the helmets but with less LEDs

1st photo: Lots of LEDs, lots of wires, backpack (2000/2001)

2nd Photo: Some LEDs, some wires, backpack (2000/2001)

3rd photo: Minimal LEDs, no wires, no backpack (2001-2003)

By 2005 they had completely removed the LEDs and compacted the design. Guy-Man's helmet still had faux wires in the back. Still made by Alterian Inc.

In 2010 they debuted the modern helmets with no wires and a very sleek look. Now made by Ironhead Studio, Inc.

Bonus: Electronic Press Kit for Discovery (2001)

Bonus 2: Daft Punk on magazine covers (2001)