Most people wouldn’t like the idea of collecting arachnids but if they were robotic, colorful, and a great way for schools to raise money, you might change your mind. The HEXBUG is a robotic bug, which almost looks like a radioactive cockroach that is available in five different shapes and colors, is small enough to fit in your hand, and only cost about $10 each. It senses objects in its path with touch sensors and can hear as well. When you clap your hands or place something in its path it will turn the other way

One of the unique features of this micro-robotic insect is the school fundraising angle. The creator, Innovation First, has put in place an affordable, easy, and profitable way for schools to make money during the holiday season. Although most schools adhere to tried and true methods of fundraising, i.e. special wrapping paper or candy, the HEXBUG is a new way to get people interested in helping schools raise money.  The HEXBUG is also available here.

Air – How does it make you feel? Windows Media Player

Air – How does it make you feel? Real Media Player

Air at Astralwerks

Recently 5 new robots were inducted to the Robot Hall of Fame: Maria from ‘Metropolis’, Gort, from ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ and David, the android from ‘Artificial Intelligence: AI.’ represented this years cinematical robot inductees. Sony’s AIBO and Scara an industrial robot rounded out the commercial and industrial robot inductees.