This time, instead of a few LEDs, turned to an Android smartphone running an OpenCV-based app. Previously, we’ve seen turn a Hexbug spider into a line following robot with a pair of IR LEDs and a drop-in replacement motor driver. With a few extra parts, though, it can become a vastly more powerful robotics platform, as shows us with his experiments with a Hexbug and OpenCV.

HEXBUG Battle Spider is compliant with CPSIA standards.The Hexbug Spider is a neat little robot toy available at just about any Target or Walmart for about $20. The two-channel remote enables the user to operate multiple spiders independently or at the same time.

Each Battle Spider features a two-channel infrared remote control. The six-legged spider features 360 degree steering and an LED forward eye, allowing you to maneuver it around objects and control precisely where it scurries as it battles against its opponent. After 10 times of being hit the Battle Spider shuts down and a lifelike heartbeat light will rapidly flash leaving the lone champion standing!Ī unique, battle-hardened deco and hi-tech life-sensor that measures each hit adds to ultimate battle experience. When hit the Battle Spider will be stunned for one second. With scurrying legs and sensory capabilities, you’ll swear these robots were real they even recoil and react with every impact shot!īattle Spiders have a 1 meter fire range and are able to fire once per second or continually until hit. Damage detectors measure each hit, ensuring every match ends with only one bot standing.

High-tech infrared technology allows the Battle Spiders to actually “fire”. Watch as sci-fi comes to life in front of your eyes! Each spider has a remote control, and comes fueled with futuristic voice and sound effects.

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