Theo Jansen in Lovely BMW Commercial
The Dutch artist, roboticist and engineering polymath Theo Jansen wow'd Pop!Tech 2005 (and PBS audiences who saw Alive from PopTech) with his incredible, evolving robotic creatures that walk on the wind. And now, his work has been featured in a terrific new BMW commercial that captures the essence of his work and spirit:
Congratulations, Theo! (And thanks Mark!)
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