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Overview
Hexbugs are tiny BEAM robots designed for minimalistic functionality, perfect for educational settings to introduce robotics.
Key specs
- Built for palletizing, depalletizing and pick and place
- Used across automotive, electronics and food bev
- Programmed through drag and drop and python
- Certified to CPSIA compliant[3]
- Sold in 6 countries
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 2007
- US$150
- Active
Source not on file
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- pick and place
- STEM construction kit
- education
Sensing & perception1
- IR sensor
Controls & integration6
- No
- No
- floor/ceiling/wall
- Software Platform
- VEX Pilot App
- Training Required
- none
- proprietary app
Safety & certification1
- CPSIA compliant[3]
Buying & support4
- <10K
- purchase
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US,CA,UK,EU,AU,CN
Other details1
- Torque Nm
- 330
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Not yet on fileLaunchHEXBUG VEX Robotics toy line page
Vex in the news
the maker3 events · last 12 months
- Aug 7VEX Robotics Kicks Off Its 20th Season At Mall Of America With 120 High School Teams Competing
- Jul 3VEX Robotics offers hands-on robotics, AI and aeronautics learning with new drone and robot
- Jan 15VIDEO: How UND is partnering with VEX Robotics to build the engineers and scientists of tomorrow
Vex in the news
the maker3 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Hexbugs?
- The Hexbugs is developed by Vex, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Hexbugs?
- The Hexbugs is a Education robot made by Vex.
- How much does the Hexbugs cost?
- The Hexbugs is listed at US$150 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Vex. Contact them for a quote.
- When was the Hexbugs launched?
- The Hexbugs was launched in 2007.
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