How to Use hexapod in a Sentence
hexapod
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With six legs, the hexapod robot can act more like a human curler when launching the stone, putting a new spin on curling robot tech.
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IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
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They're classified as hexapods and are more closely related to crustaceans rather than insects, despite their appearance.
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Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Reportedly, the large hexapod robot can 3D print a 200-square-metre house in 24 hours.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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From there, the hexapod set its angle, kicked off, and glided on a skateboard-like undercarriage before releasing the stone, imparting competition-level spin.
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IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
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Trovador’s hexapod design distributes weight evenly across the soil, preventing compaction associated with tractors or other heavy vehicles, which can disrupt water infiltration and oxygen supply.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Nov. 2025
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In the second phase of the ANT project, the hexapod CREX and the quadruped Aliengo are traversing rough terrain to show their terrain adaption capabilities.
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IEEE Spectrum,
24 June 2022
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