Description: (Dutch Artist and Sculptor Known for His Kinetic Sculpture)
Theo Jansen, a Dutch artist, is renowned for his creation of Strandbeest - large kinetic sculptures constructed from PVC that can move autonomously. These sculptures combine art and engineering to challenge the boundaries between the two disciplines. Jansen's Strandbeests are designed to give the impression of walking and feature primitive logic gates for collision detection with obstacles. His career revolves around pushing boundaries and delving into the fusion of creativity and mechanics.