After four years intensive R&D, inspiration, design and build, Micromagic Systems is proud to unveil Mantis -- the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
This 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, British-designed and -built walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high with a five meter working envelope and weighing in at just under two tonnes.
The mantis with hydraulic legs is piloted from the central cockpit with movements controlled by joysticks.
However, this prototype model can only travel at a speed of 1 mph - so there's no need to board up your doors and windows and tremble in fear at an invasion of robot mantises just yet.
British inventor Matt Denton, from Hampshire told reporters "It wasn't built to be efficient and fast. It was built to look cool and insect-like and fun."
"It's an entertainment vehicle but I hope it will inspire people." he explained.
Denton said his robotic creation had attracted interest from a marine research organisation and as well as a mining company.
More information and images can be found on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mantisrobot
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