BigDog Robot Now Throws Cinder Blocks

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/04/2013 08:26 AM | source: | 19 comment(s)

BigDog handles heavy objects. The goal is to use the strength of the legs and torso to help power motions of the arm. This sort of dynamic, whole-body approach to manipulation is used routinely by human athletes and will enhance the performance of advanced robots. Boston Dynamics is developing the control and actuation techniques needed for dynamic manipulation with funding from the Army Research Laboratory's RCTA program.

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StewieTech
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#4543935 Posted on: 03/04/2013 08:43 PM

^That is some metal gear solid stuff.

Veeshush
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#4543998 Posted on: 03/04/2013 09:48 PM

It's like some horse from Silent Hill.

Look at their other videos on their channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/BostonDynamics

Now imagine being hunted by any of those deep in some forest.

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#4544068 Posted on: 03/04/2013 11:00 PM

Comes near me and my food I will punch it in the face. Hard.

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#4544073 Posted on: 03/04/2013 11:03 PM

It don't really have a face so that's a moot point.

Plus i'm sure your first would do massive damage to metal.

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#4544142 Posted on: 03/05/2013 12:08 AM

I dont care im drunk and I would boot it in the bollox.

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