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HEXA

Built by Vincross · China

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The HEXA is a Education robot developed by Vincross (China), launched 2017, listed at $949 USD (unverified).

RoboScore

56.9/ 100

Strong evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

6 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 6 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%70/100
Spec completeness12%97/100
Company financial health12%80/100
Company maturity8%60/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%70/100

Not in the Education standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2017. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

HEXA is a six-legged, highly maneuverable robot that can overcome obstacles and change its walking gait. It's designed as a platform for people to learn how to program robots. The robot features a 720p camera with night vision, infrared sensor, distance sensor, and is easy to program using MIND robotics OS and SDK.

Flagship features

  • Fully automated pitstop for drones
  • Proprietary autonomous landing algorithm eliminates pilot error
  • Autonomously manages battery swaps to avoid downtime
  • Capable of executing scheduled autonomous missions for data gathering
  • Highest data offload speeds on the market

Buyer decision signals

Viability

$16.0M raisedest. 2014

Series A+ Funding Raised

Price

$949

Aggregated from public sources — unverified

Availability

discontinued

Specifications

Category: Education
Payload
7.5 kg
Weight
1.02 kg
Battery
1.17 h
Autonomy
semi-autonomous
Launch year
2017
Price
$949 USD

Aggregated from public sources — unverified

Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Funding raised
$16.0M
Founded
2014

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
data acquisition,autonomous operations
Industries Served
manufacturing,education
Deployment Environment
both
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
120
Movement & precision2
Dof Total
19
Navigation Type
gps
Power & runtime1
Charge Time Hours
2.5
Controls & integration3
Sensor Suite
infrared transmitter,3-axis accelerometer,distance-measuring sensor,720p camera with hardware encoding
Onboard Compute
Dual-core 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A9, multiple co-processors
Programming Interface
code python,proprietary app
Safety & certification2
Operating Temp
-36 °C to +50 °C
Safety Certification
IP53,FIPS140-2
Buying & support3
Price Tier
<10K
Datasheet Url
View Link
Availability Status
discontinued

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Company milestones

  • Feb 2019FundingSeries A+ Funding Raised
  • 2019FundingSeries A Funding Raised
  • 2019LaunchHEXA Robot Debut
  • 2016MilestoneHEXA early bird special priced at $499
  • 2016LaunchVincross launches HEXA six-legged programmable robot
  • 2016LaunchHEXA equipped with MIND operating system
  • 2014MilestoneCompany Founded

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Vincross HEXA the Robot, Dancing on Beat #ChallengeHEXA

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HEXA the Bull

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Vincross HEXA Editor's Cut

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HEXA says Hello, in night vision

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Hackers shared their hands-on experience with HEXA at DEF CON

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HEXA, a programmable robot

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HEXA Cosplays a Tachikoma

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HEXA the robot, developed by Vincross

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the HEXA?
The HEXA is developed by Vincross, based in China.
What type of robot is the HEXA?
The HEXA is a Education robot made by Vincross.
How much does the HEXA cost?
The HEXA is listed at $949 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Vincross — contact them for a quote.
When was the HEXA launched?
The HEXA was launched in 2017.

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