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Title: military dog robot :)
Post by: snowy on September 25, 2012, 03:07:57 AM

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/09/12/alphadog-us-army-robot-dog_n_1876268.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cuk%7Cdl7%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D127763


wow, this is a video on a robot developed for the military to carry heavy stuff into the battlefield, it is really clever. just thought i'd share :)

Title: Re: military dog robot :)
Post by: Crewella on September 25, 2012, 03:28:11 AM

It is very clever indeed, I fell in love with the earler version too.  The footage on ice is amazing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww

Title: Re: military dog robot :)
Post by: snowy on September 25, 2012, 03:39:52 AM

aww, i love the way he brings his knees up high when he walks, i want one to take for walkies xxxx

i love the way they regain their footing when pushed.

Title: Re: military dog robot :)
Post by: Talon on September 25, 2012, 07:21:55 AM

Haha! Now that would be an adventure! I bet it would cause a few pile-ups as drivers will be wondering what on earth is making its way down the street.
Talon

Title: Re: military dog robot :)
Post by: RedwoodsMama on September 25, 2012, 03:07:30 PM

 Very strange but cool at the same time, I had a hard time getting used to the legs, they look so human like, like legs in tights...Also sounds like buzzing bees, but I would not want to come after me, they would never tire.
                                                       RWm

Title: Re: military dog robot :)
Post by: Crewella on September 25, 2012, 05:03:33 PM

Wasn't just you, RWM - someone thought the same thing and did a very silly spoof!!  :P  :moose:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXI4WWhPn-U

Title: Re: military dog robot :)
Post by: Talon on September 25, 2012, 06:25:06 PM

It sounds like a chainsaw to me. I think I would run from it too, Redwoods.
Talon