/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/rise-of-the-hexapodsEngineers and hobbyist alike are bringing us a wide variety of walking robots. Sidestepping balance issues, the latest creations coming to life are Stompy and Hexy, two unique hexapod robots walking of six legs. Stompy, an extra large rideable robot,en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/rise-of-the-hexapodsTue, 26 Jun 2012 19:56:29 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:f8463935-2288-4acb-86cf-cf622ddb4332DAB0<p>It looks similar to the Agrabot program where a group developed a hexapod that can perform basic agriculture functions.</p><p>I agree, at that price, it could be a very useful platform for implementing a number of robot devices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I also like the upscape model they are trying to build, though it looks like they could use a couple of good mechanical engineers.&nbsp; I am intrigued by the idea that you can scale up the moving parts and add mobility with refined software.&nbsp; Add a few instruments and additional tools and you have a very interesting platform.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I like where this technology is going, could be real fun to play with.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just a thought,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=14083&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/rise-of-the-hexapodsTue, 26 Jun 2012 06:00:14 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:f8463935-2288-4acb-86cf-cf622ddb4332fustini0<p>I saw Hexy and the ArcBotics team at Maker Faire KC this weekend.&nbsp; Very slick.&nbsp; Joseph told me that there is a Python library to simplify programming behaviors and also an option to control via Bluethooth (rather than tethered USB).</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=14083&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">