In 2005, Boston Dynamics unveiled its robot "mule," Big Dog. Now it has a smaller, nimbler littermate called Spot that can take a good kick. Weighing in at 160 lb (72.5 kg), the electrically-powered, hydraulically-actuated, four-legged robot made its debut in a YouTube video released by the company on Tuesday... Continue Reading Boston Dynamics introduces smaller, more kickable robot
Section: Robotics
Tags: Autonomous, Boston Dynamics, Quadruped, Robotic, Robots
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