Technabob » crawl http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Crabfu Tortoise Robot Hits the Ground Crawling http://technabob.com/blog/2008/06/21/crabfu-tortoise-robot-hits-the-ground-crawling/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/06/21/crabfu-tortoise-robot-hits-the-ground-crawling/#comments Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:33:47 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=2623 The guys over at Crabfu Motionworks have been responsible for some weird and wonderful robotic creations over the years, and their latest is no exception.

crabfu tortoise robot

The Crabfu R/C Tortoise ‘bot crawls along the ground like a turtle, with a set of 4 sub-micro servos controlling its pokey little legs.

crabfu tortoise robot 2

I just love the clever usage of cable ties to keep the tips secured onto his little legs. Each leg is tied to an independent channel and axis on the remote joysticks, which let it move around by wildly gesticulating your thumbs.

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The way it ambles about, I don’t think this tortoise will be beating any hares in a race anytime soon.

[via MAKE:]

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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.

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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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