Move over Gundam, here is the Hex Bug
If you are fascinated by insects Japan’s electronics and toy maker Bandai (most famous for GUNDAM), has created a set of miniature insect robots that have six legs and move around just like real insects.
The Hex Bug series with names like Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta and Echo are tiny battery-operated robots that are smart enough to automatically avoid obstacles and will change direction when you clap your hands in their vicinity.
The Hex Bug will be available in September and comes in a myriad of colors and styles for about ¥1,999 each (about $16 USD.) Definitely not a gift for those who dislike cockroaches.
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July 29th, 2007 at 12:08 am
do they sell them outside japan? i think they’re funny, although i would be probably destroying them by accidently stepping on them..