mini robot bugs from japan

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June 28th, 2007 post a comment (7) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob

I was checking out Bandai Japan’s website earlier today when I came across this new micro robot that they’re coming out with later this year.

Bandai Hex Bug Robots

The Hex Bug series of miniature insect robots scurry along on six legs, just like real bugs. The tiny battery-operated robots automatically avoid obstacles and will change direction when you clap in their vicinity.

Bandai Hex Bug Robots

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Hex Bugs will come in a variety of colors and styles, and can be pre-ordered from Strapya World for about $16 each.


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  • 1. grobekelle  |  June 30th, 2007 at 7:06 am

    Sounds like fun to have some of these guys in the office :)

  • 2. Lifestyle Blog&hellip  |  June 30th, 2007 at 8:44 am

    Roboter für ca. 12€…

    Viele Leute finden Ungeziefer einfach nur lästig und für nichts zu gebrauchen. Sum Sum, wieder ne nervige Fliege. Nun  kann man sich für ca. 12 Euro ein Ungeziefer Roboter kaufen. Wie sinnvoll das ist, darüber lässt sich streiten, aber lustig ist…

  • 3. technabob  |  June 30th, 2007 at 5:15 pm

    The guys over at Mr. Future have found out that Radio Shack may be carrying these for just $9.99 each sometime soon.

  • 4. elSingular&hellip  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 12:07 pm

    ¿Sueñan los androides con cucarachas eléctricas?…

    No lo sabemos. Pero si lo hacen seguramente serian muy parecidas a estos deliciosos bichos de juguete.
    Este minirobot de colores, llamado Hex Bug  tiene 6 patas y antenas sensibles caminara alegremente por tu casa hasta que tropiece con alg&uacut…

  • 5. Alex  |  July 13th, 2007 at 11:48 am

    They look very BEAM inspired to me, compared with walkers .
    I would definitely buy one. Or two …

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  • 7. mariofan721  |  November 9th, 2008 at 9:34 am

    my first hex bug i got from radio shack would not respond to objects or sound so im taking it back and getting a new one

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