Kåre "Zenta" Halvorsen's sphere-shaped transforming robot, MorpHex, has been upgraded with rolling capabilities.

Previously, MorpHex relied on a spider-like walk to get around, but didn't have a way of moving once it shifted into ball form. Now the motors one side of the sphere can propel it forward, but it still needs a little more work before it will be able to roll in a straight line.

Zenta also plans to upgrade the MorpHex's appearance with 36 RGB LEDs before entering it in the Boca Bearings 2012 Innovation Competition.

[technabob]