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Robots: Giant Roaming Creatures
     


   
       
   
   
   

          
Theo Jansen is
a "kinetic artist" in Holland best known for his Strandbeest, or beach
animals, a new form of life that he is creating out of yellow plastic
tubes (previous post).
In the latest episode of the Robots podcast, Jansen describes
his exceptional robots, from their ingenious mechanics that allow for a
highly efficient way of walking, to his solution for energy storage and
autonomy. To get a first taste of Jansen's vision, have a look at his
work featured in the BMW ad above. In the second part of the podcast we
talk to Jaimie Mantzel, engineer turned
artist, working on the Giant Robot Project.
Mantzel's adventures in building a giant 6-legged robot have inspired
thousands of watchers through his website and youtube channel. The
Robots
interview gives an insight into some of Mantzel's experiences and
offers a glimpse of the philosophy of life, freedom and art of this
exceptional robot builder. More info on the Robots
podcast website.


   

http://robots.net/article/2814.html