This is one of my favorite videos on Ted.com. Fascinating creatures!
http://www.ted.com/talks/theo_jansen_creates_new_creatures.html
About this talk
Artist Theo Jansen demonstrates the amazingly lifelike kinetic sculptures he builds from plastic tubes and lemonade bottles. His creatures are designed to move -- and even survive -- on their own.
About Theo Jansen
Theo Jansen is a Dutch artist who builds walking kinetic sculptures that he calls a new form of life. His "Strandbeests" walk the coastline of Holland, feeding on wind and fleeing from water. Full bio and more links
Enjoy!
Noa