HexBug Inchworms in the UK....at last!

Check out the video above of two HexBug Inchworms both on the same IR channel being controlled from a single remote control. Hours of fun to be had chasing after the cats!

HexBug Mod......Lighting the way!

HexBug Wallpaper 3.....

Here's the third desktop wallpaper featuring the HexBug family of products. Two sizes are available to download below...

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HexBug Reduces it's Carbon Footprint....

The battery life of a HexBug isn't infinite......or it wasn't until now! With the clever use of rechargeable 1.5 volt batteries and a solar cell mounted to the HexBug's wings, Alpha has become unshackled from the restraints of normal batteries.

He will be happy to explore all day and night.....well all day at least! A big thank you to Graham Cooke from Southsea in Hampshire for the images. We will hopefully be updating the blog with a wiring diagram and video for those interested.

HexBugs in the UK available from Red 5.........

Now stock has arrived in Europe, the HexBugs can be found in Red 5 stores across the UK. They can be found in shopping centres, high streets and concessions in Selfridges and House of Fraser and stock the HexBug at all locations. You can also order online on the link below....

http://www.red5.co.uk/product.php?productid=560

Magnetic HexBug.............

The video above shows a prototype verison of the HexBug with magnetic feet, not something that will be commercially available in the short term.......but in the long term, you never know!

HexBug Wallpaper 2.....

Here's the second desktop wallpaper featuring the HexBugs. Two sizes are available to download below...

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HexBug Wallpaper.....

The first in a series of official HexBug Wallpapers is available to download below in two sizes, more will be added in the coming weeks.

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HexBugs on the BBC

The screenshot above was from this weeks HotRods on BBC2 which again featured the HexBugs on the prize line.

HexBug Crabs in the UK Press........

Despite the arrival on UK shores being some months away, BBC Focus magazine have already seen the appeal of the HexBug Crabs and they are featured in this months 'Objects of Desire'. November's edition is on sale from all good magazine outlets and the product also features in the online digital edition available here

Keep checking back for more HexBug related press features!

HexBug Review....

The HexBugs have had another review put up online at Gadget Speak. The product have been put to the real test - 11 and 13 year olds!! For the full review check out the link below...

http://www.gadgetspeak.com/blog/detail.rhtm/550468/Hexbugs_have_landed_-_our_first_Stocking.html

HexBug Crab and the Real Thing!!!

Check out the video of the HexBug Crab meeting it's real life couterpart.

HexBugs on the BBC!!!!

The HexBugs have made their first TV appearance in the UK. After creeping into an episode of Knightrider in the US, they have been included as a prize on the fantastic childrens game show HotRods. Hosted by ex-Blue Peter presenter Zoe Salmon, it pits two teams against each other in a host of physical and mental challanges.

The players then choose 'hot rods' from the 'mighty orb' to try and gain prizes along the prizeline. One of the prizes featured are the 'HexBugs' which are on some of the shows - but also feature at the start of every show as the game in explained.

The HexBugs will also be featuring on a well known daytime TV show in the UK soon - keep checking back for information!

HexBug Review....

Check out the HexBug review and video from those crazy guys at Wannahaves - the worlds number 1 gadget channel. They've let the HexBug's loose around their home town in Holland and filmed the results for you to see. Check out the link....

http://uk.wannahaves.com/item/babefae2/a/hexbug-insect-robot

HexBug Update.......

Things have been a little quiet on the HexBug front for the last few weeks, but things will be changing soon! HexBug availability outside the US has been severley limited due to the high demand Stateside, but stock of the new improved HexBug will hopefully be arriving in the UK by the end of the month.

HexBug Crab and HexBug Inchworm dates are still to be confirmed, check back for updates!

HexBug Crab out to Sea!

The HexBug Crab has been released on the unsuspecting Japanese public to rave reviews. At least one though has managed to escape and was spotted trying to return to its natural habitat on the coast. It was last seen chatting up a hermit crab at dusk!

The HexBug Crabs look like they will be hitting the UK early in 2009!

HexBug Crab Spotted on Video again

More footage of the HexBug Crab can be found on YouTube. Combining the same features of the HexBug with the addition of the light sensor - the HexBug Crab looks to be a winner!

HexBug Crabs - On the Move....Video

Here's the first official footage of the amazing new HexBug Crabs......

HexBug Inchworm Colour 5

The fifth and final colour of HexBug Inchworm is Black - matching the new HexBug Delta. The Inchworm Black will be joining it's other 4 relatives when launched later this year.

HexBug Review....

The HexBugs have started cropping up in the press and on online news sites. Any siteings will be posted on the blog. Here's one from the IC Network...

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HexBug Inchworm Colour 4

The penultimate colour HexBug InchWorm is

unique to the InchWorm range and is known as InchWorm Plum. Looking to be here in the next few weeks, HexBug InchWorms will be the next big thing in remote controlled robotics!

HexBug Inchworm Colour 3

Inchworm Cobalt is the third colour of the new HexBUg products released. Matching the striking blue of the HexBug Crab, this is bound to be a popular choice...on the blue half of Merseyside at least!

More colours to be revealed soon....

HexBug Inchworm Colour 2

The first colour of Inchworm seen was Green...we can reveal the second of the five colours available is Red. Remember, all HexBug Inchworms come with a matching infrared remote control.

The Last HexBug Crab Colour....

The fifth and final colour of HexBug Crab, due later this year is Teal. The colours for the HexBug Inchworms will be posted on the blog soon...

HexBug Crab - Green

The 4th colour of HexBug Crab will be green, which joins the already revealed Black, Red and Cobalt. The 5th and final colour will be online later this week.

HexBug Crab - 3rd Colour

Hot on the heals of last weeks images of the Red and Black HexBug Crab....we can reveal the third colour of from the new HexBug family is Cobalt blue.

There are two more colours of HexBug Crab coming, all will be revealed later this week.

HexBug Changes it's Spots....

...well it's colour at least! HexBug Delta will be yellow no longer....the HexBug Mark II which will be arriving later this year will see the arrival of the HexBug Delta Black. The creepiest and most 'life like' HexBug yet. More information on product launch will be coming soon....

HexBug Crab Latest Press Release

Here's a few more snippets of information about the HexBug Crab...

While the minirobot is geared toward kids, it's easy to see the Hexbug Crab gaining a place alongside office stress balls in cubicles across the country. Like other Hexbugs, the Hexbug Crab can be left to roam around and respond to its environment. Think of it as a little pet that doesn't need to be fed.

"Feelers" on the crabs legs are actually robotic sensors that help it avoid obstacles. It responds to loud clapping or banging sounds by running away. The Hexbug Crab, however, is slightly more advanced than Hexbug's robotic bugs. This one will also have light sensors and be programmed to scurry to the darkest spot it can find, just like a real crab does.

HexBug Crab - New Colour

We've already seen an image of the HexBug Crab Red - we'll be revealing the other colours soon to be available here every few days. Here's another of the family, HexBug Crab Black...

All New HexBug....coming soon!

If you can still get HexBugs in the UK or Europe you best grab them quick! The worldwide demand is huge and stock outside of the US is temporarily limited. So for the short term HexBugs could be hard to find.

But fear not.....coming later this year (by the end of the 3rd Quarter) is HexBug Mark II - a new improved looking HexBug. Details will be posted here soon.....

HexBug Inchworm

The most advanced HexBug product to date is the soon-to-launch Inchworm with it's infrared remote control. Like the HexBug Crab this should be touching down for sale across the UK & Europe this side of Christmas.

Check back on HexBug Central for more information!

HexBug Crab - New Sighting!

A new image of the upcoming HexBug Crab has been released, showing the casing in more detail. All being well the HexBug Crabs should be scuttling there way into Europe before the end of the year!

The HexBug Crab is coming to a dark place near you!

Following hot on the heals of the Hexbug Inchworm is the Hexbug Crab. A step up from the family of five HEXBUGS, this eight-legged Crab has a light sensor which means it hunts out and scuttles into dark and shady areas. Available later this year at the same time as the Hexbug Inchworm, this is another exciting addition to the HEXBUG family!

Turbo HEXBUG

Check out this video of turbo charged HEXBUG....yer another mod for the little critter!

Educational Value of HEXBUGS

Not content with just being a 'fun toy' for kids both big and small (but not younger than 8!) the HEXBUGS are also a great educational tool. As an introduction into electronics and robotics they are fantastic. Other posts show how easily they can be taken apart and modified....take that into the classroom and it will get childrens interest. Check out this link here for more information.

And for schools, these can be a great fundraiser. Contact the UK or US distributors for education pricing.

New addition to the HEXBUG family.....the Inchworm

The HEXBUGS have only just arrived in the UK, but they won;t be alone for long! Coming later this year is a HEXCRAB (more info coming soon) and a HEX INCHWORM with infrared remote control. Not sure what an Inchworm is, then check out this video and get your order in soon!

It was a 'blink and you'd miss it' moment but HEXBUGS took the leap to the small screen and appeared as foreground extras in the new KnightRider series on US TV.

If anyone else catches them on TV, post a comment.

HEXBUG Hack

"What can I do with a HEXBUG?" You may ask....what can't you do is pretty much the answer. One of the great things about the HEXBUG is the way it draws people in to the world of robotics and electronics. The design on the HEXBUG may be simple, but it's very effective and easier to modify.

Change the way the HEXBUG moves, make it sing a tune or give it a 'sleep' mode. These are just some of the ideas brought up on the 'HEXBUG Hack' website available here.

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The HEXBUGS Have Landed!

With a massive following already worldwide, the HEXBUG robotic creature has arrived in the UK. HEXBUGS can feel their way around sensing objects in its path and avoiding them. It can be controlled by sound, which will literally stop them in their tracks and change direction, with five HEXBUGS to choose from, they make excellent gifts and are a great introduction to robotics for children.