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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.
Please note that Nano accessories including the Nano Habitat will be available from Fat Brain Toys in January 2010.
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Captivating!
Posted 17 days ago by Amy Edwards
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My 4-year-old twin boys are fascinated by watching this little bug vibrate around in an area. In addition to the little "habitat" we got for it, it also cruises around on our coffee table. It re-directs itself when it hits an obstacle or, if it flips over, it rights itself and continues on its way. Very realistic bug-like movements!
My rating of Hexbug Nano Robotic Bug
Posted 7/26/2010
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My children were excited when my son received this for Christmas last year. A week after Christmas, I rarely saw it again. However, each of my children requested this again this year. They became excited when they saw the habitats that could be purchased as well. I am hoping that they will interactively play with all the Hexbugs in the habitat.
Nano Robotic Bug
Posted 5/7/2010 by Betty Williams
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My 5- and 7-yr.-old grandsons loved these bugs and had so much fun with them. They are so clever.
Elkhorn, Nebraska USA 68022