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Techniques

Introduction

Jansen's linkage is a planar leg mechanism designed by the kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen to generate a smooth walking motion. Jansen has used his mechanism in a variety of kinetic sculptures which are known as Strandbeesten (Dutch for “beach beasts”). Jansen's linkage bears artistic as well as mechanical merit for its simulation of organic walking motion using a simple rotary input.

Challenges

Approaches

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References

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