TED Talk with Theo Jansen...I am such an absolute nerd

Today in my animation class we were learning about motion. Our professor showed us some videos on animation and kinetic sculpture. My eyes sparkled and I got all giddy when he showed us Theo Jansen. Mr. Jansen is a kinetic sculptor from the Netherlands who builds grand sculptures made from tubing that move. They do not need motors, oil, or anything else you would think because it is actually WIND POWERED. Yes, I know what you are thinking...why is that so neat? Well, I'll tell you why! First of all, having a wind powered anything is very economical since you are using a endless source if you live in a windy area. Two, the way these creatures move are absolutely beautiful and very life like.
Three, technically it is a sculpture but the math and engineering that went into building these is quite mind boggling. Four, he has made them to actually live on the beach and has found creative ways to keep them from being damaged from the elements. Five, well...I think its neat so there! Anywho, he happened to show us the TED Talk of Mr. Jansen which is embedded below. Looking at this website called "TED: Ideas Worth Spreading" I seem to have been sucked in. They explain on their website as follows:"Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world" They hold conferences for people who have remarkable ideas but available for everyone to see since they are a non-profit organization. Being my nerdy self I click on to the Robotics section and that's where I am at currently. Though they have so many interesting topics from some of the most interesting people that its worth taking a look at.