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How Boston Dynamics’ Robot Videos Became Internet Gold
CEO Marc Raibert shares the backstory of his company’s viral videos and how the internet’s favorite robot dog, SpotMini, came to be. https://media.wired.com/photos/5bd78cc89a40cd185593f5f6/master/pass/marcraibert_featured.jpg
Spot demo video shows a Boston Dynamics robot at work
After dropping a stunning “Parkour” video for its humanoid Atlas robot earlier today, Boston Dynamics followed up with this more subdued look at a commercial application for its technology. In a video similar to lab tests we’ve seen before, this sensor-laden Spot robot (there’s even one in its “hand” that you can see it using […]
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot shows upgraded agility in ‘Parkour’ video
Just two years ago Boston Dynamics proudly showed off a new generation of its Atlas robot that could take an untethered stroll through the woods, before advancing to balancing on one leg and even landing a backflip. Its latest highlight reel, however, is one that should make this guy very, very afraid. Dubbed “Parkour,” it […]
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog Will Be Available Next Year
The secretive company has long been research-focused, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been thinking about what consumers want out of SpotMini. https://media.wired.com/photos/5af5fac20704e13826fd5324/master/pass/BostonDynamics-819235032.jpg
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot shows off its agility for the scouts
While the NFL draft is already over, the Boston Dynamics Atlas robot is angling for a free agent workout with its latest highlight video. We’ve already seen one backflipping, but considering the abilities necessary, it’s nearly as impressive to see a robot running untethered across open terrain, and easily clearing a small obstacle. The stats […]
2018 Toyota RAV4 in Depth: Dull Dynamics Outweighed by Practicality and Value
– As one of the original compact crossovers with roots dating back more than two decades, the RAV4 continues to be one of the most popular choices in the Toyota showroom. It is hard-earned popularity: the RAV4’s spacious cabin, straightforward controls, and the added perk of advanced standard active safety tech such as automated emergency […]
Watch a Human Try to Fight Off Boston Dynamics’ Door-Opening Robot Dog
A human with a hockey stick does everything in his power to stop a robot from opening a door. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a8cb44dba6c4c501b725604/master/pass/evildog.jpg
Boston Dynamics’ robots won’t be held back by puny humans
Are you looking for the exact moment when the robots decide to turn on their human creators? You might want to mark this day on your calendar. Boston Dynamics has posted video of a SpotMini test where it gauged the bot’s ability to adjust to interference — in this case, from a pesky human. The […]
Watch Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini Robot Open a Door
The SpotMini extends an arm out of its head and turns a handle and opens the door and then props it open for its (armless) SpotMini friend to walk through. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a822a6491799c50c824e788/master/pass/SpotMini1.jpg
