November 19, 2008

You, Robot

I have watched this piece of video so many times, it seemed appropriate to post it on the off-chance you haven’t seen it yet. This huge, prancing mule/spider robot hybrid sends chills down my spine. What’s amazing is its naturalistic animal “sense” of balance which is illustrated well by making it climb over piles of rubble, snow and ice, and by the researcher who kicks the robot in its robot ribcage and then watches it right itself. Imagine walking through the woods and seeing this massive buzzing monstrosity striding toward you. Mom was right. These are the End Times!

Clearly we’ve come a long way since the ED-209 enforcement droid. One day soon, I expect that this site will be written in its entirety by the Boston Dynamics Big Dog or one of his mechanized cohorts. Kudos to the humans who are making this happen.

VOM - “Too Animalistic”

Rick at 2:35 am

Comments (2)

2 CommentsÈ

The bit on the ice is amazing!

Comment by EH Ñ November 20, 2008 @ 7:21 pm
nothing. just like seeing my name in print.

Comment by Champagne Wade deWayne Ñ December 12, 2008 @ 10:36 am