autonomous walking Spider Robot

This self-made robot spider works without any logic device. It contains an effective mechanism, 2 motors, 6 light sensors and a simple artificial neural network. The behavior can quickly be modified in many ways by changing connections of the network. There's a new video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tsIAp78ggk&feature=youtu.be
Valentino Braitenberg described a series of thought experiments in which vehicles with simple internal structure behave in unexpectedly complex ways. These vehicles are bug-like entities which have direct connections between sensors and motors. Their behaviour is modulated by changing the pattern and strengths of these connections.

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[xevilstar]

neat job can it follow body heat sources like some big spiders do ?

[tinowerner]

@xevilstar Could easily achieved using at least two but better four heat sensors.

[SteveStGSOBIC]

nice vid mate. I like the music, it fits with the vid

[CutiePieLoL5]

I want it...

(hehehehehe)

[snoozealooo]

Awesome music!

[iRouRoui]

I'd love to see the reaction of my dog with that thing

[Nikeboy61]

127 people thought it was a real spider

[Amorstopineed]

ok.... i know a birthday-present for my grildfriend now!! :D

[alexandradeufemia]

Wow, imagine the havoc you could wreak with some of those. Let them loose in a restaurant and watch the fun. 

[LinkEX]

i think this wouldn't survive for too long if you'd put it in a women's fitting room.