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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= <gallery> Strandbeest-Walking-Animation.gif| Strandbeest–Full-Walking-Animation.gif| </gallery>

=References=

• 1800 Mechanical movements, devices, and appliances
• 507 Mechanical Movements
• Wikipedia: Jansen's_linkage

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