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Jansen's ultimate ambition is to enhance the Strandbeest with sensory capabilities akin to a nervous system. The need for a water sensor became paramount to prevent these walking creatures from wandering into the ocean, which would spell disaster. Inspired by both biological systems and mechanical engineering, Jansen began constructing a "brain" composed of simple nerve-like connections that could react to inputs—an effort that could transform the Strandbeest into a truly autonomous entity.