Hexbug Nano Robotic Bug
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Item: HEX005
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The Robotic Creature that behaves like a real bug!
Putting the 'micro' in Micro Robotic Creatures
How small can you go? Using common locomotion principles Innovation First set out to make a really small HEXBUG that gave the appearance of being smart. How will it react when it encounters an obstacle? What happens if it gets turned over? The first prototypes of the Nano were inspired by the old vibrating football games. More recent examples of vibrating motion are the BEAM Vibrobots, and then the Bristlebots. Thirty some iterations, a few years, and dozens of designs later the Nano was born. To give just a taste of how much development went into this product, they engineered and rapid prototyped over 150 variations of legs alone.
How it works. The motor inside the Nano rotates a counterweight that causes forces up and down. The down force causes the legs to bend and the Nano moves forward. The up force causes the creature to hop lifting the front legs off the ground and allowing the legs to unbend. This up and down movement repeats several hundred times per second causing the Nano to move forward. The Nano creature's ability to flip over by itself is due to the rotating forces caused by the motor and the unique internal and external chassis design (and a little magic).
Every Nano includes an exclusive access code that allows you to track your Nano collection, play games, and learn about real science!
Batteries are included. Colors may vary.
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NOTE: The orange color in the charts above indicate ages that are LESS than the manufacturer suggested age. Please purchase at your discretion if your child is younger than 3 years of age.
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Toy Value Index
8.71
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Toy IQ
157
Genius
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UPC
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807648014167
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Manufacturer SKU
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451-1416
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Manufactured In
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 Peoples Republic of China
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Manufacturer Recommended Minimum Age
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3 years
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Fat Brain Toys Sales Ranking
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#289
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Batteries Included
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Yes
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Battery Quantity
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1
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Battery Size
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Button Cell
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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Hexbug
Posted 30 days ago by DebbyDebby Bean
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The HEXBUG is a fun toy. Very realistic. Made good stocking stuffer for Christmas. My grandkids enjoyed receiving it.
Best
Posted 12/28/2011 by Donne McKimmey
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These little machines are the most entertaining gagets. Both the kids love them and I enjoy watching them run all over. It is very impressive and very inexpensive. Great gift and toy!
Review for Hexbug Nano Robotic Bug
Posted 12/27/2011 by jodi boswell
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Setting: Home
super cute and fun. bugs scurry about quickly like real bugs. fun to create obsticals for them to go into and around. cats love them too!
Product review of Hexbug Nano Robotic Bug
Posted 12/23/2011 by Rita Pesano
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Great fun for kids and "older" kids.
Fun!
Posted 9/28/2011 by Donna CH Gilbert
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My son's first HEXBUG. He brought it to the playground and had a great time watching it navigate through various obstacles he created for it!
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Some alternate spelling variations of this product:
bugs, Hex bugs, hexbugs, nano, robotics, robots, science, bristlebots, hex bug, HexBug
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