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Boston Dynamics reveals new 'MiniSpot' robot


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Despite apparently being up for sale, Alphabet's Boston Dynamics has revealed its latest robot creation. 

The robotics firm is best known for Atlas, its 5 foot 9 humanoid robot, and spot, a four legged 'dog robot'.

Now, a new mini version of spot with a strange extendable neck has been shown off helping around the house. 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3656769/The-giraffe-dog-help-house-Alphabet-s-Boston-Dynamics-reveals-latest-robot-bizarre-video-sees-falling-banana-skin-loading-dishwasher.html

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Freaky but so cool.

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Normally i find those things creepy, but s/he's kinda cute.  I really liked the falling over and getting up bit, sorta makes it seem less robotic...

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Well that's one way to freak out the cat. :lol:  The idea of disaster response robots though is really cool, provided they can stay on their feet.

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Banana Peels.... Classic.

I do like that it doesn't jog in place like the Big Dog did.

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Needs some floppy ears so the face doesn't look like a lizard.

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i hope they add a cover/shell to it, if it can detect an intruder and dials 911 then it could make alot of money

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14 hours ago, little_dreamer said:

Can it be trained as a guard dog?

It probably could be programmed to use a gun. Then clean up the invader's blood/remains.

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They are amazing - you wouldn't have to bring the poopy-scoop when you take it for a walk. :P

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Destroy them my robots!

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B0ston Dynamics have built some cool robots, I'm sure they will hit the money jackpot soon. If I was a soldier in combat I would love to see one of those machines lumbering up with aid,ammo,water,etc.

And a BFG as well.

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