Theo Jansen

Hey guys,
Remember that artist we were talking about that makes kinetic sculptures and is sponsored by BMW? His name is Theo Jansen. There are some pretty amazing videos of his work. The sculptures are usually only skeletal but he has made some with synthetic skin as well. They are let loose onto the beaches and are powered by the wind, but they really do look alive. He designed them so that they have a sensor for coming in contact with water. When that happens they turn around and head the other way. Also another really mind-blowing thing: they can sense a storm coming because of the change in wind. They actually nail one of their weird little feet to the ground so they don't blow away. Theo Jansen...

Check out this ad featuring his stuff.