Theo Jansen-inspired Arduino walker

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April 23rd, 2009 2

Check out this amazingly cool laser-cut, Arduino-controlled walker, inspired by artist Theo Jansen’s walking creature called the strandbeest. The patterns for the walking mechanism are available on Thingiverse, and you can get an Arduino to control it, right next door in the Maker Shed! You’ll need two micro-servos, too.

Jansen Walker [via adafruit industries]