Crazy-strong robotic dogs gear up for moon mission
At the base of Oregon’s majestic Mount Hood, a team of researchers from a consortium of universities and NASA’s Johnson Space Center embarked on a groundbreaking project. Their mission? To prepare a robotic dog named Spirit for the challenging task of navigating the unpredictable terrain of the moon. To get security alerts, expert tips, sign […]
Boston Dynamics’ creepy robotic canine dances in sparkly blue costume
As the world celebrated #InternationalDanceDay, a unique duo took to the stage – or rather, the screen – to perform a different kind of choreography. Spot, a four-legged robot developed by Boston Dynamics, has found a new friend in Sparkles, a dazzlingly dressed robot designed to explore the fusion of robotics, art, and entertainment. Dog-shaped […]
Suspect shoots robotic police dog in MA standoff; manufacturer says it’s a first
State police in Massachusetts are thanking a robot dog for averting a tragedy caused by a person barricading themselves in a home. The dog, named Roscoe, is part of the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad and was deployed to a Barnstable home on March 6 after police fired shots. Police sent two other robots, often […]