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It's not every day that you run across an entirely new strain of life, which is exactly what Dutch kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen has created.
His Strandbeests are wondrous wind-powered automatons that exhibit an incredibly lifelike dexterity as they cascade in flowing waves down seaside sands. The elegantly articulated creatures are constructed using genetic algorithms and are constantly evolving to better suit their environment. Mike Chino at inhabitat 
Theo Jansen's Strandbeest --
wind powered beach walkerpicture source: www.inhabitat.com
More photo's of Theo Jansen's wind powered sculptures at Inhabitat
Or have a look at Theo Jansen own site to see and hear his stories (including more photos, text and unbelievable videos) |
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