# Eight Legged Robot The Halluc II By Tao | Published 2007-08-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-legged-robot References: [technovelgy](http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1141) The Halluc 2 is a unique robot from Japan with [8 legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreame-x50-ultra) and mobility functions that enable it to crawl over obstacles. It can also operate through rugged terrain. Technovelgy notes, "Halluc II, a very cool robot with "[multi-joint wheel modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tron-2)" fuses robotic technology and automobile technology in one autonomous device. The robot is the product of the [Chiba Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-perigee). Halluc II is about eighty centimeters in length; it weighs a total of twenty kilograms. Its eight legs end in special wheeled modules that can independently orient themselves in different positions." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robotics Revolution:** The Halluc II showcases the advancement in robotics, combining robotic and automobile technology, paving the way for disruptive innovations in various industries. - **Agile Mobility:** The Halluc II's ability to crawl over obstacles and operate through rugged terrain highlights the trend of agile mobility, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovations in transportation and off-road exploration. - **Multi-joint Wheel Technology:** The Halluc II's multi-joint wheel modules demonstrate an emerging trend in wheel technology, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovations in robotics, autonomous vehicles, and industrial machinery. ### Where This Applies - **Robotics:** The robotics industry can leverage the Halluc II's multi-joint wheel technology and agile mobility features to develop more advanced and versatile robots for various applications. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore incorporating the Halluc II's autonomous technology and agile mobility functions into off-road vehicles and exploration vehicles, enabling them to navigate challenging terrains with ease. - **Industrial Machinery:** The industrial machinery sector can benefit from the Halluc II's multi-joint wheel modules to enhance the mobility and flexibility of their equipment, opening up opportunities for disruptive innovations in manufacturing and logistics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots.md) - [Produce-Harvesting Six-Armed Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexapod-pro.md) - [Rugged Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-quadruped-robots.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unitree-h1.md) - [Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioinspired-transforming-robot.md) - [Standing Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anymal-robot.md) - [Hybrid Movement Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-robot.md) - [Balance Beam-Walking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadruped-robots.md) - [Hydrogen Robotic Horses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corleo.md)