wooden horse carriage was invented by Lu Ban (~ 507-444 BC) during the period of China’s Era of Spring and Autumn.

His real name was Gongshu Ban ,because he was from the State of Lu, he was most commonly referred to as Lu Ban from records. Lu Ban is well notable for his achievements after his subject to the state of Lu.

According to ancient Chinese records, a walking machine namely “Wooden Horse Carriage” (a device that mimics the horse using mechanical legs) by Lu Ban might be created before the time of Christ. This design was treated as a novelty and quickly disappeared.

It first appeared in Chapter Ru Zang of Lun Heng  written by Wang Chong In East Hang Dynasty . It states: “It is said that Lu Ban was mourning of the loss of his mother. He built a wooden horse carriage that was well equipped and needed no manual intervention. When his mother rode on, it sped away never to return.