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Arthrobots: Steampunk Insects on the Loose!

Sep 11, 2012 09:42 AM
Sep 11, 2012 08:06 PM
Steampunk-inspired sculptures of a scorpion and a butterfly.

A man named Tom Hardwidge has taken it upon himself to create an army of steampunk insects from a bunch of different found materials, including bullets and pocket watches. He's made a ton of them—and they're really awesome.

Steampunk-style mechanical bee model

They're modeled after real insects, too, and aren't just fantasy creations. His website has them all categorized by species, with clever, robot-inspired names.

Mechanical insect sculpture made from metal components.

His arthrobots are for sale, too, so if you're interested in owning your very own horde of steampunk insects, you can.

Mechanical dragonfly model made of metal and copper components.

Check out more of them at his website.

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