Handling-Machine

The Handling-Machine is a machine created by the Martians and used during their invasion of earth. It has 5 legs and an appearance that resembles a mix between a metallic spider and a crab, with tentacles and extendeble robotic arms. It is pretty short in height, in fact it is only slightly taller than a human. In the book it's main function is to construct and disassemble things, such as the tripods.