Theo Jansen-style Biped Robot kit by Gakken

A wind-powered bipedal walking robot kit inspired by physicist and artist Theo Jansen's Strandbeest kinetic sculptures. No batteries or electronics required — simply assemble the kit, place it on a flat surface, and add wind from a fan to watch it walk with fluid, graceful motion.

Made by Gakken, a Japanese publisher known for their smartly designed educational kits. The assembly takes a couple of hours and the result looks impressive both in motion and on display.

Key Features

• Wind-Powered – No batteries or electricity needed
• Theo Jansen Mechanism – Elegant linkage-based walking motion
• Bipedal Design – Walks forward with fluid, natural movement
• Snap-Together Assembly – Builds in approximately 2 hours
• Display Piece – Looks great as a kinetic sculpture on a shelf

Ideal For

• Kinetic art and mechanical engineering enthusiasts
• STEM education — physics of linkages and motion
• Fun weekend build project for kids and adults
• Desktop display and conversation piece

Package Contents

• 1× Theo Jansen-Style Biped Robot Kit (unassembled)
• 1× Japanese instruction manual (with pictures)

Resources

• Assembly Manual (PDF, Japanese with pictures)