Anima II is part of a series of responsive robotic artworks that explore one of the defining traits of animal life: the ability to move. They were designed during a collaborative process between  the Robotics Aesthetics and Usability Center (RAUC) at ETH Zurich and the Zoological Museum of Zurich. The aesthetic development starts with a fascination for the abyssal creatures, their enigmatic behavior, the intelligence of their structure and their contemplative movements. In order to get an organic feeling, we used materials properties: starting from a 2D geometric shape, the laser cut plastic sheet transforms into an organic shape when extended. This discovery allowed us to play with a wide range of motion and therefore expression. Anima II is animated by two linear motors. By moving in a synchronised or unsynchronised way, the shape can go up, down or extend. The technology of PATHOS tools allowed us to draw precisely the motion of each motor thanks to an user-friendly platform. Each Anima is equipped with a motion sensor, which means they react to visitors.