These kinetic structures can walk entirely powered by wind.

This guy is gradually increasing kinetic energy with elastic energy to avoid lifting a huge tire.

These are creations of Theo Jansen Theo Jansen, a Dutch artist, has been captivating the world with his strandbeesten since 1990. These are large-scale kinetic sculptures that move in a lifelike manner, often powered by the wind. Made primarily from yellow plastic tubing, which is commonly used for electrical conduit in the Netherlands, these “beach animals” are not only artistic masterpieces but also feats of engineering. Jansen’s strandbeesten are a result of intricate mechanical designs that allow them to walk, propelled by the wind, across the sandy beaches they are named after. They are part of what Jansen refers to as the evolution of artificial life. Over the years, these creatures have evolved through various iterations, becoming more complex and more capable of handling the elements of their beach environments. The strandbeesten are divided into 12 periods of evolution, each characterized by different mechanical features and adaptations that improve their ability to move and survive on the beaches. Jansen’s ultimate goal is to create forms of life that can live independently on the beaches, and he often refers to this project as an exploration of the art and science of life itself.

For more contexts: The Beach Animals were created by Theo Jansen as a fusion of art and engineering. The kinetic structures walk on their own and get all their energy from the wind.

These are insane designs that are extremely complicated but work extremely well.

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The Playa Crawler is a kinetic sculpture that uses the Jansen linkage mechanism to walk

Kinetic structures look amazing and get all their power from the wind

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