Step aside, reindeer — robot dogs are hauling this stream.
 
In an ominous video titled “Mush, Spot Mush!” posted on YouTube Tuesday, robot maker Boston Dynamics showed off the sheer power of its SpotMini quadripedal robot dog. The clip shows 10 specialized Spotmini derivatives called Spotpower hauling a box truck all-around a parking lot — and at a one degree incline.
 
The robot maker established in 2018 that it will start promoting SpotMini robot dogs to the public this year. The 66 pound robot can climb stairs, cross a wide variety of different terrain and carry 31 pounds.
 
Possible applications range from home use to private security. The caption of today’s video launched that the Spotpower model will be sold to the public for a “ range of applications soon.”
 
What specifically those applications will look like and how much a Spotpower will get for is still confusing. But it’s an awesome feat of energy and agility that sets the bar for later commercial robots.



This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com

Published : 22-Apr-2019