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|parts = [[Frames]], [[Bolts]], [[Nuts]], [[End caps]]
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[[Category:Techniques]]
=Introduction=
'''Jansen's linkage''' is a planar [[leg mechanism]] designed by the [[kinetic sculpture|kinetic sculptor]] [[Theo Jansen]] to generate a smooth walking motion. Jansen has used his mechanism in a variety of kinetic sculptures which are known as [[Strandbeest]]en (Dutch for "beach beasts"). Jansen's linkage bears artistic as well as mechanical merit for its simulation of organic walking motion using a simple rotary input.
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Strandbeest-Walking-Animation.gif|
Strandbeest--Full-Walking-Animation.gif|
=References=
* [https://archive.org/details/1800-mechanical-movements-devices-and-appliances_202005/ 1800 Mechanical movements, devices, and appliances]
* [http://507movements.com/ 507 Mechanical Movements]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jansen%27s_linkage Wikipedia: Jansen's_linkage]
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