RE: Dash: A low-cost, “origami” style insect bot

DAB — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 19:56:35 GMT

I like the simplicity of the design.

I also like the insect like approach. Nature leads designers to very elegant and functional creations.

Plus the price is very reasonable to get old and young alike interested in playing with the robot.

Very cool.

DAB

RE: Dash: A low-cost, “origami” style insect bot

Former Member — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 20:54:07 GMT

Fascinating video to watch; really enjoyed it...; thanks! ;-) Robo-insects; not anywhere near as scary as the 'real' thing/(arachnophobia)! LOL Instead, these Robo-insects are really rather 'cute'; though, I won't say 'cuddly'...as, the truth is, cold metal just ain't!

I just finished watching this video 3 times, repeatedly, it looks wonderful...like one could have loads of 'fun' with using such contraptions. I guess, it's a bit like saying Tamagotchi creeped out of the computer, and, came to actual LIFE! Then, one starts thinking to oneself just how could the design be improved; by adding a camera, possibly...??? Yea, the mind, really and truly, boggles...thinking to oneself whatever next it might be possible to do...?! What if one added, 'sound'...like the sound of crickets chirping...? Then, at least, you'd know exactly where it is by simply following the 'noise'...

Oh, I forgot to add, I'm also member of BOS/British Origami Society.
http://britishorigami.info