Boston Dynamics

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

A few years ago, when I posted a link to a Boston Dynamics video … some had never heard of the company:

It looks like they have been busy: **LINK**

Yes, it’s on a ‘stage-set’ but it’s a rather impressive performance.

MichaelG.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

It's just the same sort of stuff as a few years ago really

Is anyone actually using any yet?

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

This should explain: **LINK**

https://www.bostondynamics.com/resources/blog/sick-tricks-and-tricky-grip

MichaelG.

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

The horrendous costs involved in development will probably be covered by the military

Would be pretty handy in space

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

If you want to speculate about the funding, rather than admire the engineering … this might be of interest:

**LINK**

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/boston-dynamics

MichaelG.

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https://www.hyundai.com/eu/mobility-and-innovation/technology-and-innovation/robotics.html

http://en.hyundai-wia.com/business/defense_business.asp

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 22/01/2023 06:37:38

[V8EngParticipant @v8eng]

I want one as my assistant!

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi MichaelG, stage performances aside, I guess they could be a valuable asset to industry in time, and would've saved considerable costs in my old maintenance day job, where the risk factor was too high for us mere mortals to do some things without hiring cranes and man baskets and or scaffolding, just to replace a bolt for example.

Regards Nick.

[peak4Participant @peak4]

It looks like Boston Dynamics has released a video of Atlas' slight mishaps

https://wonderfulengineering.com/boston-dynamics-has-released-the-bloopers-video-from-the-atlas-robot-ad-and-it-is-hilarious

Sorry about the actual link, but the video is in there without accessing Twitter.

Bill

[samuel heywoodParticipant @samuelheywood23031]

I thought i recognised the name before i watched the vid.

Think i saw a Boston Dynamics dog before.

Yes it's an engineering marvel~ & that's just what they are showing you they've done.

I wonder what robots they've got that are ultra top secret off the radar sort of stuff?

I'm probably too old fashioned & read/watched far too much sc-fi in my day…..

I find machines moving like humans/animals rather disturbing…..

& I could just imagine Arnie on the run from one of these, well maybe he's getting a bit old to be on the run these days!

Anyone remember Asimovs' Three laws of robotics?

Wonder if industry has given them any thought.

Full credit to the makers though, I'd never have believed i'd see such stuff when i was growing up.

[blowlampParticipant @blowlamp]

[V8EngParticipant @v8eng]

 

Edited By V8Eng on 05/02/2023 23:57:33

Edited By V8Eng on 06/02/2023 00:08:37

[Mike HurleyParticipant @mikehurley60381]

I'm sure they'll be going on strike soon like everyone else in the NHS

[V8EngParticipant @v8eng]

Posted by peak4 on 05/02/2023 15:49:44:

It looks like Boston Dynamics has released a video of Atlas' slight mishaps

https://wonderfulengineering.com/boston-dynamics-has-released-the-bloopers-video-from-the-atlas-robot-ad-and-it-is-hilarious

Sorry about the actual link, but the video is in there without accessing Twitter.

Bill

Just makes one realise how far things have gone in respect of making robots similar to humans.😉

 

Edited By V8Eng on 06/02/2023 10:08:37

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