ArcBotics Hexy the Hexapod price & specs

$250

AvailableKickstarterArduinoOpen sourceBudget

Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: Unconfirmed.

Overview

The Kickstarter hexapod that made 18-DOF walkers affordable, at roughly a tenth the price of earlier kits, with laser-cut acrylic parts and a 32-servo Arduino controller. Fully open source, it became a common first step into inverse kinematics. ArcBotics' main site is no longer maintained, but its separate store still lists the kit, and the design files remain on GitHub.

Type: Multi-legged robot · Hobby hexapod kits
Maker: ArcBotics (USA)
Released: 2012
Price: $250
Status: Available
Best for: Ages 15+
Programming: Open source (hardware + software)

Price and shipping

Hexy the Hexapod v1.1 kit is still listed at $250 with free US shipping on ArcBotics' BigCommerce store (September 2026). The Kickstarter in 2012 raised $168,000.

Shipping: Unconfirmed. ArcBotics' store still lists the v1.1 kit at $250 with free US shipping from San Leandro, California, and an add-to-cart button, but stock and shipping times are not stated. The open files also allow a scratch build. ArcBotics store ↗

Specifications

Category	Multi-legged robots · Hobby hexapod kits
Released	2012
Country	USA
Availability	Available
Sales	861 Kickstarter backers, $168,267 raised (2012, estimate) Kicktraq ↗
Programmability	Open source (hardware + software)
Built-in autonomy	None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM support	Possible via SDK · Open-source Arduino firmware and Python controller, no built-in LLM.
MuJoCo simulation	None found · Nothing found.
NVIDIA Isaac simulation	None found · Nothing found.
Gazebo simulation	None found · Nothing found.
Best for	Ages 15+ (maker rating)
Vision sensors	Sonar / ultrasonic
Actuators	Hobby servos
Audio	No audio
Compute type	Arduino / ESP32 / microcontroller
Compute	Servotor32 controller (Arduino-compatible, same chip as the Leonardo), Bluetooth module
Weight	Not published
Speed	Not published
Legs / DOF	6 legs × 3 DOF = 18 leg servos + 1 head servo (19 total)
Sensors	Ultrasonic distance sensor (the "eyes")
SDK	Arduino firmware, PoMoCo Python move generator/controller, moves stored as text files, all CAD, board and code files open source

Common questions

How much does Hexy the Hexapod cost?

Hexy the Hexapod is listed at $250. Hexy the Hexapod v1.1 kit is still listed at $250 with free US shipping on ArcBotics' BigCommerce store (September 2026). The Kickstarter in 2012 raised $168,000.

Can Hexy the Hexapod be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. ArcBotics' store still lists the v1.1 kit at $250 with free US shipping from San Leandro, California, and an add-to-cart button, but stock and shipping times are not stated. The open files also allow a scratch build.

Who makes Hexy the Hexapod?

Hexy the Hexapod is made by ArcBotics (USA). It came out in 2012.

Can Hexy the Hexapod be programmed?

Open source (hardware + software). Arduino firmware, PoMoCo Python move generator/controller, moves stored as text files, all CAD, board and code files open source.