The Octopod is one of Aviva's various creature-inspired inventions. Modeled after the giant Pacific octopus, it was specifically designed for underwater travel. It was introduced in the Season 1 episode "Octopus Wildkratticus".
Layout[]
Exterior[]
The Octopod has a red spherical body with four grey arms. These arms appear very similar to the Robot Arm in that they are both capable of extending exceptionally far. To aid with seeing in the dark ocean, it has a pair of headlights that resemble octopus eyes. The top has a retractable periscope used for faraway observation.
Interior[]
The Octopod's large control panel contains a wide variety of features, such as a compass, radar, and several computer screens. There are three portholes and a large fish tank located at the back.
Features[]
- Four Limbs
The Octopod stationed at the bottom of the ocean
- Suction Cups
- Compass
- Periscope
- Radar
- Jet Propulsion
- Ink Defense
- Arm Regeneration
- Camouflage
Background[]
In "Octopus Wildkratticus", Aviva mentioned that she was working on a prototype for the Octopod. After the Creature Power Suits sank to the bottom of the ocean, she and the Kratt brothers used the prototype to look for them. Several new features were added to the Octopod during the mission, including jet propulsion, ink defense, arm regeneration, and color-changing camouflage. The team eventually discovered that Seven the octopus was using the suits the entire time, and were able to utilize the new upgrades to distract him and have the suits deactivated.
Trivia[]
- Although it was never actually seen in the episode, Zach Varmitech mentioned the Octopod in "Skunked!".
- The Octopod bears a resemblance to the vehicle of the same name prominently featured in the children's book and television series, Octonauts. Both vehicles are modeled after the giant Pacific octopus.