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'''Jansen's linkage''' is a planar [[leg mechanism]] designed by the [[kinetic sculpture|kinetic sculptor]] [[Theo Jansen]] to generate a smooth walking motion. | '''Jansen's linkage''' is a planar [[leg mechanism]] designed by the [[kinetic sculpture|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 [[Strandbeest]]en (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. | ||
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Revision as of 20:36, 28 February 2021
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.
