Grasshopper

algorithmic modeling for Rhino

I named this plugin Kangaroo because of the animal's ability to use elastic energy for efficient locomotion. Here is a neat recent project by Festo that recreates this ability:

http://www.festo.com/cms/en_corp/13704.htm

not quite as smooth as the real thing, but still very impressive

some more info here:

http://www.festo.com/net/SupportPortal/Files/334103/Festo_BionicKan...

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Cool stuff David :)

Has been Festo just bought from Google?

Festo is just here around the corner. We might as well consider a field trip by the end of May!

this must be the coolest company to work for

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