Virtually by definition robots are terrifying enough without making them walk like realistic, massive spiders.
But that's exactly what robotics firm Robugtix has done - with the aid of a 3D printer.
Their T8 octopod/spiderbot is capable of an amazing range of motions, with a uniquely realistic gait.
Using a built-in "Inverse Kinematics Engine", the robot handles all of the complex computation in the background so you can focus on directing it where to move.
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Set to be available commercially, the robot will cost a hefty $1,350 - plus $85 for a controller. But let's face it, if you're buying one of these it's probably as part of a nightmarish defence system for some kind of villainous lair - so you can probably afford it.