bigdog-quadruped-robot awesomeness

[Arwin]

Robotics are definitely getting along quite well:

http://gizmodo.com/368651/new-video-of-bigdog-quadruped-robot-is-so-stunning-its-spooky

Pretty awesome. I love how one of the guys gave it a hefty kick and the thing compensated without falling. It makes a scary sound though, not applicable for stealth purposes just yet ... !

I also posted it in the MGS4 thread for obvious reasons.

 

[NVNDA]

Somebody call Snake! quick!! It might be a walking nuclear-equiped battle tank

 

[pjbliverpool]

Thats pretty cool, especially the bit where its slipping around on the ice. Its even more amazing when you consider its carrying 350 pounds at the time!

If they can do this with 4 legs now, how long before they can do it with 2? How long before we have humanoid robots more agile as well as stronger than humans? Not long me thinks... scary stuff! Especially when you consider the progression of AI

 

[PARANOiA]

Was anyone else expected the guy who kicked it to get shot by lasers sprouting from its back?