
Built by French company La Machine, this 50-foot and 40 ton spider robot is set to invade the streets of Liverpool, England on Friday. Apparently, this gigantic spider robot is a component in an elaborate bit of street theater that will take place at various landmarks throughout the city—culminating in a “spectacular finish” on Sunday. Wanna be a witness? [BBC]

Bristish defense BAE systems has just signed a $40 million contract with the US Army to develop tiny electronic spiders and other insect like robots to enter the battlefield. This new type of device not only served as eyes and ears of soldiers on the battlefield, but also used as sensors to detect chemical and biological weapons. Prototypes could be on the front line by the end of the year, just wait and see! [DailyMail]