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Boston Dynamics Introduces Their Newest Four-Legged Robot, 'Spot'

Posted by Soulskill on from the adorable-ways-to-kill-all-humans dept.

MicroHex writes: Boston Dynamics, creators of "Big Dog" recently unveiled their newest creation, "Spot." Originally funded by DARPA to develop the technology behind Big Dog, Boston Dynamics is currently owned by Google and continues its robotics research. From the video: "Spot is a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation. It is electrically powered and hydraulically actuated. Spot has a sensor head that helps it navigate and negotiate rough terrain. Spot weighs about 160 lbs."

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  1. Is it house trained? by Okian+Warrior · · Score: 4, Funny

    Is it house trained, or am I going to find a pile of batteries in odd corners of my house?

  2. Re:Obligatory by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Spot will never understand that gobbledigook.

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  3. Re:Wow, the stairs and the rough terrain! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I think what you mean to say is that they are making incredible strides.

    Thank you.