More about Ziggy     Base Cost: $2495 ^{Why the high price?}

Ziggy is an autonomous, sonar-guided hexapod (six-legged) robot. The robot is built around an OOPic II micro-controller which acts as the robot 'brain'. Ziggy comes with a control program written in Java syntax over 2000 lines long containing such advanced behaviors as sonar obstace avoidance, dancing and territory marking (lifting a leg!). In addition, the software contains the following modes: standard alternating tripod gait, offroad, maze-following, sprint, alternate wave gait, full demo and tabletop demo modes, and dance.

Because Ziggy is built around the OOPic II which has its own development software available for free download from the OOPic website, you can customize and reprogram Ziggy with any new behavior you can think of - he makes a great robotic behavior testing platform, and the OOPic makes a great development environment.

Ziggy is custom-machined out of aircraft aluminum which accounts for his sturdiness, good looks but also the cost. I am currently working with machinists to lower the per-unit cost below $2495 so if you are interested in purchasing a robot please contact me for an update on actual costs.

One advantage of building from aluminum is that the robot can be anodized in the color of your choice. In addition, the leg hinges are proprietary brass/stainless/nylon hinges for extended durability.

Purchase also include unlimited email support on all mechanical and programming aspects of Ziggy, at no additional charge.

If you are interested in Ziggy, please either send me email or fill out the purchase request form. I will contact you via email. Please note that this is merely a request for information and a guide to cost, I will discuss custom features, payment options and delivery times with you via email. In addition, if are interested in purchasing more than one unit, please note so in the comments and I will be happy to offer quantity discounts to you. I am also open to any and all requests for custom modifications and color schemes...

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