HEXA
HEXA is a programmable hexapod robot developed by Vincross (Beijing), designed as an all-terrain robotic platform for hobbyists and developers. Standing approximately 12 cm tall with a 50.8 cm diameter, it features six legs each with 3 degrees of freedom, a 720p night-vision camera, ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core processor, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a 4-hour battery life. HEXA runs on Vincross MIND OS (Linux-based, Golang SDK) and can be controlled via smartphone app, voice commands, or custom programs, with support for 3D simulation and a wide range of sensors.
Primary use case: Education
Height
12 cm
Weight
1.75 kg
DOF
18
Battery
0.75 hrs
Price
$949
Specifications
Physical
Height
12 cm
Weight
1.75 kg
Degrees of Freedom
18
Locomotion
Legged
Power & Autonomy
Battery Life
0.75 hrs
Commercial
Price
$949
Availability
commercial
Primary Use Case
Education
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