Innovation First’s HEXBUG Crab: Scare the crap out of that robotic crab …

Posted on February 18, 2008
Filed Under Gadget News, Robots

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Innovation First just debuted a new line-up of innovative toys sure to wow and amaze children of all ages. Here are some of the highlights: The HEXBUG Crab for just $12.99 looks and functions like a tiny crab from the ocean floor, walking sideways and stopping to hide in the dark thanks to its on-board light sensor. The Crab’s movement can be controlled through its sound sensor by clapping to scare it from its dark hiding place or send it backtracking in a different direction in the light. Available in August 2008.

Also, the VEX Robotics Design System ($299.99) shold be mentioned. This Design System is an open-ended robotics platform that includes more than 500 parts and accessories for young inventors and hobbyists to design radio-controlled and programmable robots that expands the boundaries of experimental intelligence. VEX allows users to explore the possibilities of science, technology, engineering and math in an entirely new way, making VEX an ideal tool for teaching robotics the in the classroom.

http://www.vexrobotics.com