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Revision as of 10:02, 25 September 2021
Technique: Jansen linkages
| Reusability | Reversible |
|---|---|
| Tools: | Wrenches |
| Parts: | Frames, Bolts, Nuts, End caps |
| Techniques: | Bolting, Live hinges |
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.
