Still Waters Posted November 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Scientists have released footage showing a new robot jumping and even doing a backflip as it performs a gymnastics routine. In the video, the latest version of Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot jumps between platforms and turns in mid-air before sticking the landing of a perfect backflip. https://news.sky.com/story/watch-breakthrough-as-boston-dynamics-atlas-robot-does-backflips-11129540 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted November 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 17, 2017 The scary part about this is the military and law enforcement applications for this. Does anybody want a weaponized one chasing them??? Other than that it's cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaYap Posted November 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Bigger, badder and better ... that's the key ... ~ [00.01:04] ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_KB_ Posted November 19, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 19, 2017 cool... but what's the real life application... robot circus? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Posted November 19, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, _KB_ said: cool... but what's the real life application... robot circus? Increased agility in robotics has huge implications in real life applications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_KB_ Posted November 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 19, 2017 30 minutes ago, Timonthy said: Increased agility in robotics has huge implications in real life applications. yeah i was joking... well partially, i really would be interested in a robot circus, wouldn't you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Posted November 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Don't let it drink too much on shifts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripGun Posted November 20, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Atlas has been quoted as saying "death to humans" Edited November 20, 2017 by TripGun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaYap Posted November 20, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I believe there is a 'Scooby Treats' switch programmed into all canine related robotic controls in case of ... y'know ... accidents due to 'unaccountable circumstances' ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaYap Posted November 20, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Well that's not entirely fair, that's more like a Botoxian Convention ... ~ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_KB_ Posted November 20, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 20, 2017 2 hours ago, seanjo said: Have you watched the Oscars? no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLOMBIE Posted November 20, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 20, 2017 On 17.11.2017 at 2:48 PM, Piney said: The scary part about this is the military and law enforcement applications for this. Does anybody want a weaponized one chasing them??? Other than that it's cool. If I could hack it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted November 20, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 minute ago, FLOMBIE said: If I could hack it... You can hack anything with the right program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLOMBIE Posted November 20, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just now, Piney said: You can hack anything with the right program Indeed! Software and skill is all you need. Now imagine these "things" catch a virus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted November 20, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just now, FLOMBIE said: Indeed! Software and skill is all you need. Now imagine these "things" catch a virus. I don't want to think about the havoc my computer savvy little degenerates would cause with one of these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLOMBIE Posted November 20, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 20, 2017 12 minutes ago, Piney said: I don't want to think about the havoc my computer savvy little degenerates would cause with one of these. Let's hope it's gonna be a real life Pokemon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted November 20, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just now, FLOMBIE said: Let's hope it's gonna be a real life Pokemon. I would like to hope. But those creatures are dark, really really,dark. I think my youngest is the reason for the black eyed children reports. He has a wall of movie serial killer weapon reproductions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripGun Posted November 20, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 20, 2017 19 minutes ago, FLOMBIE said: Indeed! Software and skill is all you need. Now imagine these "things" catch a virus. I can't wait to call in to work because my automated car is sick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLOMBIE Posted November 20, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Piney said: I would like to hope. But those creatures are dark, really really,dark. I think my youngest is the reason for the black eyed children reports. He has a wall of movie serial killer weapon reproductions. Please, keep them away from any from of a weaponized robot, will ya? And you can count yourself lucky, that those won't fit on your wall. Oh, And I'd love tos see a picture of that wall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLOMBIE Posted November 20, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, TripGun said: I can't wait to call in to work because my automated car is sick. It will be a bumpy ride when it's got a hiccup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted November 20, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 minute ago, FLOMBIE said: And I'd love tos see a picture of that wall. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted November 20, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLOMBIE Posted November 20, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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