Check out this groovy piece of do-it-yourself arachnid inspired techno-gear. The amazing DIY SpiderBot was engineered at Metalab in Vienna by Daniel Schatzmayr, who apparently has a love for all things with many legs.
The DIY SpiderBot is kind of a misnomer as the servo-driven robot is actually a Hexapod (only has 6 legs). The directions for this DIY robotic spider are quite elaborate, and can be found by hitting the links below.
Implications - For those who love to build their own creations, the SpiderBot is a fun gadget to give a try. This do-it-yourself spider robot offers users endless hours of entertainment, all thanks to creator Daniel Schatzmay himself.
DIY Spider Robots
The Spiderbot by Daniel Schatzmayr is a Hexapod
Trend Themes
1. DIY Robotics - The trend of DIY robotics is growing as more and more people are interested in building their own robots and personalizing them.
2. Hexapod Robots - Hexapod robots are a trend within robotics due to their unique design that offers advantages in certain environments.
3. Open Source Hardware - The trend towards open source hardware is enabling easy access to instructions and parts, fueling the growth of DIY robotics.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Education industry has an opportunity to incorporate DIY robotics kits to teach students about coding, engineering and electronics.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry has an opportunity to produce new forms of entertainment through DIY robotics using innovative designs and technologies.
3. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to develop and market DIY robotics kits that provide consumers the ability to customize their own robots.