retroremakes
December 15th, 2009, 14:40
There was something terrifying about the Lego walking machine (http://gizmodo.com/5049583/theophile-lego-technic-walking-machine-slowly-inevitably-invades-my-nightmares), but this little guy seems harmless enough as he scuttles across the table. Maybe because we both know that at any moment, I can easily recycle him.
The paper walker is inspired by Theo Jansen's "Strandbeest" series, which comprises several giant wind-powered sculptures. It's given a helping hand in this video, but apparently can also walk without an actuator. But not too far or too fast or in a threatening manner, or it's headed straight for the shredder. [MAKE (http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/12/theo_jansen_papercraft_walker.html) via BoingBoing (http://www.boingboing.net/2009/12/14/papercraft-theo-jans.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+boingboing%2FiBag+%28Boing+Bo ing%29)]
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