Cubli – The balancing cube
This is why you should study classic mechanics and control theory:
Motion to movements
Disney research recently published a mechanical design approach to 2D motion in characters. Basically it solves a desired circular path with the right amount of gears and leavers. Together with a 3D printer the step to reality have never been…
Steampunk insects
UK artist Tom Hardwidge have his own collection of home made pets: steampunk insects. Outside Manchester in England he creates his little life forms out of gears, ammunition, and whatever else that might come in handy. His collection is on…
Old mechanics in modern technology
The woodcarver Rob Smith from UK have incorporated classic mechanics with modern technology in a most beautiful way in his work. The ancient look in his different creations brings the thoughts to tales about civilizations that never learned the secrets…
Constructed for a purpose
When something is created it always has a purpose, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
The beauty of walking
The engineer and kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen has invented a fairly simple walking mechanism that has enabled him to create the strandbest’s, creatures of plastic that “feeds” on the wind. Whatever definition of a creature one prefer, it’s quite fascinating…