Laser Cutter Example: “Kinetic Creatures” by Lucas Ainsworth & Alyssa Hamel (2012)
The Kinetic Creatures above consist of Rory the Rhino, Geno the Giraffe, and Elly the Elephant. This project is a result of the artists’ desire to create something mechanically complex yet accessible to everyone via easy construction with straightforward segments. The pieces for these creatures are laser cut from cardboard, and put together using tabs-and-slots. There is a small wire crank in the side of each kinetic creature, which when manually turned creates a walking motion.