Hexy

Introduction to advanced robotics, kinematics, and programming

 

Target segments

DIY enthusiasts, students high-school age and above, parents,educators, researchers

 

Market success

• Featured on Engadget, Wired, the New York Times, MAKE, Kickstarter,Staff Pick, and more

• Raised over $168,000 in a 30-day Kickstarter campaign in May 2012

 

Kit components

• Blue acrylic laser-cut pieces (1 extra set of legs)

• 20 servos (18 for legs, 1 for eyes, 1 extra)

• 1 ultrasonic distance sensor eyes

• 1 Arduino-based Servotor32 robot controller capable of controlling up

• to 32 servos

• All the screws and nuts needed to assemble the kit, with extras

• Extra set of carbon gear servo replacements

• Bluetooth module that plugs straight into the Servotor32 robot controller

 

Technical overview

• Dimensions - boxed kit: 8in x 8in x 4in

• Dimensions - assembled: 1ft x 7in (reflects stationary pose; height is variable depending on pose)

• Weight: 3lbs

• Carrying weight limit: 3lbs

• Operating systems: Windows, OSX, or Linux

• Manufacturing standards: RoHS

 

Additional content

• Detailed Hexy product description: http://arcbotics.com/products/hexy/

• Guide to getting started with Hexy:http://arcbotics.com/products/hexy/start/

 

Support

If you have any further question for technical support, please contact help(at)arcbotics.com.