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DIY 'Giger' robot walks after 100 hours of human work
Alright, so this so-called "Giger" do-it-yourself robot may not truly be Giger-esque, but it did cost upwards of $10,000 and take more than 100 hours to build, which is enough for us to forgive a little mis-naming. The biggest expense (and time sink), it seems, came as a result of the builder's decision to use professional-grade servos instead of the usual DIY fare, which are both finicky and pricey (between $200 and $300 apiece). After a bit of fine-tuning, however, our pal "Tyberius" was able to get the bot to show off a few moves for the camera, and even walk across the desk without toppling over (he's apparently looking to give it a more natural gait next). Head on past the break to see for yourself.
Sci-fi nerds rejoice! HR Giger 3D faceplate
Everyone's inner 13-year old should be awakening right about now 'cause HR Giger, everyone's favorite swiss-surrealist, the guy that did those things for that movie, has finally cracked the big time. That's right folks, his latest canvas? Xbox 360 faceplates! Now of course, these aren't done by the man himself, but a shadowy organization known only as Jetion. HEXUS.gaming got to take a peek at one and have some nice shots completely covered by colorful watermarks. So if you like your faceplates with an extra helping of Alien, and drenched in watermarks, you're in luck.[Via play girlz]
