China's Xpider robot is inspired by the magic of Pixar films
 

China's Xpider robot is inspired by the magic of Pixar films
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When the robots come for our weak human flesh during the Singularity, let's hope they're at least as cute as the Xpider, a robot being developed by a small team in Beijing.*

The developers, who were originally inspired by the cyclops character, Mike, from Monsters, Inc., created a tiny spider-like machine that can walk, recognize objects and detect and record faces via its camera eye.*

The team used 3D-printed components and Intel Edison and Curie modules, which were both designed to make it easier for open source device creators to quickly develop in**vative prototypes and products.*

Weighing just 150 grams, the robot isn't available just yet, but the team is planning to launch a crowdfunding campaign soon, which means the Xpider might be commercially available in the near future. Read more...

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