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Self-Walking Geta Sandals Powered by LEGO and a Motor

A pair of traditional Japanese geta sandals moves forward on its own with a little hopping motion. Turn it over and the mechanism is made from LEGO parts and a motor. It can also move backward.

The device was exhibited by Sugoi Lab at Maker Faire Tokyo 2026 and featured in a report on the event.

See the section 'コアメモリにダーツ、LEGO —— 古い技術と遊び心' in the linked article.

ファニトロちゃん:楽しい笑い

Geta are supposed to help a person walk, but these sandals can walk off without anyone wearing them. The footwear is doing the traveling.

Details: Make: Japan ↗

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