Boston Dynamics unveils the eye-popping SpotMini robot dog

[thackney]

Boston Dynamics unveils the eye-popping SpotMini robot dog
http://mashable.com/2017/11/13/boston-dynamics-unveils-spotmini-robot-dog/#uJ4i005gtPqW
11/13/2017

Boston Dynamics is the mad robot scientist of our waking dreams. Every few years, they unveil a new robot horror...er...innovation that straddles the fine line between "so realistic its incredible" and the uncanny valley.

Its latest robot dog, the SpotMini, which the company casually introduced with this new video, is easily Boston Dynamics most finished looking robot. The company offers no explanation for four-legged, all yellow creation besides an enigmatic "Coming Soon."...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=24&v=kgaO45SyaO4


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[thackney]

My main questions are around the calibers available and the mounting system....

[Ghost Bear]

They should have painted it in black with white patches and called it the Boston Dynamics Terrier.

 

[ConstitutionRose]

Not warm and fuzzy.  Does not wag it's tail wildly to greet you.  Does not have a protective instinct.  Will not keep your feet warm at night.  Does not have a sweet dog face.

I am fascinated by robots, but they are a long, long way from being as good as a dog.

[thackney]

Not warm and fuzzy.  Does not wag it's tail wildly to great you.  Does not have a protective instinct.  Will not keep your feet warm at night.  Does not have a sweet dog face.

I am fascinated by robots, but they are a long, long way from being as good as a dog.

Not a dog, but possibly a patrol unit while you and your dog stay inside.