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New Video of BigDog Quadruped Robot Is So Stunning It's Spooky


Update: If you were amazed by this, don't miss the hilarious spoof. It's even better. Boston Dynamics keeps working on their BigDog quadruped robot, which will probably grow to be the future AT-AT of the Pentagon. Its evolution since the last time we saw it is nothing sort of mindblowing, and a bit spooky. More »

10:47 AM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Jesus Diaz
777,807 views, 188 comments

robots

HRex Robot Can Conquer Any Terrain with Manic Thrashing

The adorable Boston Dynamics RHex robot uses a combo of legs, wheels and paddles to cover pretty much any terrain, water included. It looks like some sort of frantic animal as it thrashes around in the grass and the sand, but it manages to make it through every time. Lil' RHex is remote controllable from up to half a kilometer away using onboard front and rear cameras, and it's even available for sale now. The bad news is that you need to get in touch for a price quote, so you know what that means: you can't afford one. Pity. [Product Page via BotJunkie]

2:15 PM on Fri Nov 9 2007
By Adam Frucci
49,253 views, 70 comments

Latest by rainfever: I hope thats the 1:20 scale model. Cant wait for the real deal, take out buildings and such. more »

robots

Robotic Pack Mule is More Pantomime Horse than BigDog

The BigDog, from Boston Dynamics, a company specializing in human simulation, is just weird. A robotic pack mule that runs on petrol, travels at up to 3.3mph over all sorts of terrain, and can carry up to 120 lb, BigDog has received $10 million of funding from the Pentagon. Check how it moves in a 2006 video after the jump. More »

7:47 AM on Wed Jul 18 2007
By Addy Dugdale
25,553 views, 11 comments