So this week we learned about a new type of design where each part is different from the next, but in gradual increments. It is amazing how movement can be created with small changes in the orientation, position, or shape of the different parts.
We are trying to "channel" the thinking of great people like Theo Jansen.
We are trying to "channel" the thinking of great people like Theo Jansen.
His self-sustaining animals are very intriguing. I watched a video of him speaking at this conference (http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/theo_jansen_creates_new_creatures.htmlm/talks/lang/eng/theo_jansen_creates_new_creatures.html), and he demonstrated how his animals prevent walking into the ocean. He had this tube that is in front and normally has air flow through it. Since water has a different density than air, when the water enters this tube it pushes some lever or something which causes the animal to change directions, I don't remember the full details but it's really fascinating.
Another person to highlight is Reubin Margolin.
Another person to highlight is Reubin Margolin.
He was featured for MAKE magazine and they did a short TV blurb about him. He makes all these different machines/gizmos that move in wave motions. This video explains it FAR better than I can. It's 10 mins long, but every minute is interesting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehXioMIKg0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehXioMIKg0
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