Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests are wind-powered “walking skeletons” crafted from basic materials like tape and zip ties. With innovations like 13 “holy numbers” determining leg movements, these creations mimic the evolutionary process and overcome challenges to walk seamlessly on sandy beaches.
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