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December 12, 2011 04:55 pm EDT
Original Link: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/spherical-hexapod-robot-walks-like-a-crab-dances-like-the-bogle/
Spherical hexapod robot walks like a crab, dances like the Bogle (video)
Kåre Halvorsen (aka Zenta) is something of a genius in the robotic arts, as testified by the latest development in his long-running MorpHex project. By adding curved polycarbonate panels to its six feet and upper half, he's given his creation the ability to curl up into a ball when it gets tired of scuttling. Alas, he hasn't managed to make it roll around yet, or indeed fly, but the video after the break is still pretty amazing -- and almost as hypnotic as that robotic worm we caught doing the limbo.Continue reading Spherical hexapod robot walks like a crab, dances like the Bogle (video)
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