The newest in a long line of terrifying (and infrequently adorable ) pseudo-arachnid robots, Kondo ‘s upcoming KMR-M6 is doing more with less. Because of a novel spring supported linking leg joint, this hexapedal bug can provide the heebie-jeebies with only two servos per leg. The recent leg design lowers build costs while improving performance and stability, and was developed for education, research, and hobbyist markets. The bottom kit hits Japan next month for roughly ¥76,000 (about $880) and is derived with twelve servos, a control board, a ten.8V 800mAh NiMH battery, software, and a frame with more space for adding optional, cameras, grippers, or other servo controlled fancies. Even though it’s not as lovable as Kondo’s turtle-bot , watching this robo-bug scuttle and march (after the break, in the event you’re wondering) is much more awesome than it really is creepy. It’s another sign of the robot apocalypse , sure, but are you seriously going to let that ruin your Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday?
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