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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.
Toy Value Index: 9.14
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Fat Brain Index: 7.66
The Fat Brain Index is another Fat Brain Toys exclusive that factors in 14 different traits that we've identified that make a toy "Fat Brain Worthy".
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Product review of Hexbug Nano Robotic Bug
Posted 7 days ago by Josh
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Fascinating and lots of fun. Great way to learn about robotics, and "primitive" brain functioning. Keeps kids engaged as they learn to set up challenges and test the limits and power of the Hexbug nano. Would recommend getting at least two or three for more "hive" fun.
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Posted 8 days ago by brigid durkin
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I bought this as a birthday gift for a 3 year old. I liked the packaging and the idea of the product...what 3 year old doesn't love bugs?! I was not there when the gift was opened. I can tell you that it was big enough not to be swallowed and the parts (legs, etc) were big enough so that a 3 year old would think it was pretty cool.
Review of Hexbug Nano Robotic Bug
Posted 12 days ago by Rebecca Van Homan
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I bought this as a gift for a bug-loving scientist! He loved it.
Review of Hexbug Nano Robotic Bug
Posted 2/16/2010 by Patricia Staton
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The two boys, ages 5 & 7, that each received the HEXBUG - Nano thoroughly enjoyed them. They chased them around the house, under and on top of tables. The "bugs" were also a big hit with the parents as they watched the boys trying to catch and direct the "bugs".
Elkhorn, Nebraska USA 68022