# DIY Spider Robots The Spiderbot by Daniel Schatzmayr is a Hexapod By TopDog | Published 2010-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spiderbot References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/01/27/diy-spiderbot-robot/) & [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1603) Check out this groovy piece of do-it-yourself arachnid inspired techno-gear. The amazing DIY SpiderBot was engineered at Metalab in Vienna by Daniel Schatzmayr, who apparently has a love for all things with many legs. The DIY SpiderBot is kind of a misnomer as the [servo-driven robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots) is actually a Hexapod (only has 6 legs). The directions for this [DIY robotic spider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod) are quite elaborate, and can be found by hitting the links below. **Implications** - For those who love to build their own creations, the SpiderBot is a fun gadget to give a try. This do-it-yourself spider robot offers users endless hours of entertainment, all thanks to creator Daniel Schatzmay himself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Robotics:** The trend of DIY robotics is growing as more and more people are interested in building their own robots and personalizing them. - **Hexapod Robots:** Hexapod robots are a trend within robotics due to their unique design that offers advantages in certain environments. - **Open Source Hardware:** The trend towards open source hardware is enabling easy access to instructions and parts, fueling the growth of DIY robotics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** Education industry has an opportunity to incorporate DIY robotics kits to teach students about coding, engineering and electronics. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has an opportunity to produce new forms of entertainment through DIY robotics using innovative designs and technologies. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to develop and market DIY robotics kits that provide consumers the ability to customize their own robots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Produce-Harvesting Six-Armed Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexapod-pro.md) - [Maneuverable Centipede Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centipede-robot.md) - [Educational Hexapod Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiwonder-jethexa-hexapod.md) - [DIY Adorable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-bot.md) - [Robotic Four-Legged Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-fourlegged-dog.md) - [Diminutive Bipedal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bipedal-robots.md) - [Agile Wall-Climbing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecko-robot.md) - [Crawling Dynamic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod.md)