Just thought id share this image with you. its one of my favorits and its actully on my desktop!
this image is a rare print.
The eight-legged Scorpion robot prototype test under development at Ames Research Center is just one example of the innovative robotics work being done at that center.
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd355/innerbreed/scorpion1.jpg
Very nice. I love the “precision” look. The screws are nice and small, flush with the surfaces. The motors are arranged in an interesting way. I wonder what kind of torque they output? I’m guessing the motors are direct drive with no gear reduction?
Yeah, thats a cool octopod! 8)
I think I’ve seen it before, but not this picture.
Pretty expensive too, I bet 
Have you seen any videos of it too?
Humm… Looks like they need to get Zenta and Xan to help them build a better looking walking gait… YEESH that thing looks horrible.
Model it after a real insect! you cant go wrong with how things evolved.
edit Walks horrible, designed unique and interesting looking
Looks like the tips of the legs slide in and out, possibly operating some type of contact sensor allowing it to operate over the uneven surface.
