Hexapods show off writing skills

We’ve had some very cool multi-legged walkers showing up in our forums and blog in the past few months, including Kåre Halvorsen’s Phoenix and Matt Denton’s B.F.Hexapod, and we’ve been really impressed by the varying capabilities and gait calculation methods they’ve used.  Taking it to the next level, the builders have decided that they’re not content with just making their robots walk about and wave their legs around any more.  In February, Phoenix learned a new trick:

Then Denton gave it a shot with his B.F.Hexapod, showing off some impressive drawing skills:

If you want to see more info, or to drill these guys for more information on their projects, hit up the forums.  Kåre’s thread; Matt’s thread.

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