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Mini Robot Bugs From Japan

June 28th, 2007 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.

hex bug robot

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.

hexbugs 2

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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.


Comments (8):

  1. grobekelle says:

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

  2. 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 says:

    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 says:

    ¿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 says:

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

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  7. mariofan721 says:

    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

  8. weird art-ist says:

    LOL I love it. I can think of a few people I’m going to ‘bug’ this year for presents.

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