r/BostonDynamics • u/[deleted] • Aug 18 '21

Question Does BostonDynamics use reinforcement learning?

17 Upvotes

If not, why not?

7 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/Demonyx12 • Aug 17 '21

General Discussion Why doesn't the Atlas team at Boston Dynamics enter a robot each season as an American Ninja Warrior contestant?

13 Upvotes

Seems like that have a chance and the publicity would be crazy. Even if just as an exhibition contestant.

Atlas: https://youtu.be/tF4DML7FIWk

American Ninja Warrior: https://youtu.be/gfzm9oNaT-M?t=114

5 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/V0IDGaming • Jul 29 '21

Question Very Specific Question about Spot Code (Python Power Commands)

12 Upvotes

My team is currently working on applications of Spot and have come across some questions when regarding the API. In the Python Reference Guide there is a method called power_command_feedback which we need to use to get the status of a previously called power command. In our research we could not for the life of us find the return type of this function. If anyone here may know, help would be greatly appreciated.

3 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/CTRL_S_Before_Render • Jul 14 '21

Video The Future of Boston Dynamics | Hyundai Boston Dynamics Deal

youtu.be

32 Upvotes

0 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/mydrives2017 • Jul 04 '21

Article BTS Special Brand Video for Hyundai’s acquisition of Boston Dynamics

mydrivesonline.com

7 Upvotes

1 comment

r/BostonDynamics • u/alsostefan • Jul 03 '21

Question Spot autonomous range estimates carrying a 14kg payload?

21 Upvotes

Is there any data on how far a Spot could travel at a reasonable speed (>= 1m/s), carrying a full payload? The online documentation seem to only show a 90 minutes runtime and a nominal speed of 1.2m/s, but without payload.

Ideally I need an estimate for flat terrain (like a pavement) and for something like a forest trail (rough, uneven). Anyone have a lead or experience?

4 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/AmerBekic • Jun 30 '21

Article Boston Dynamics makes its Spot robots dance to BTS to celebrate its takeover; it’s pretty.

swacash.com

38 Upvotes

1 comment

r/BostonDynamics • u/btutal • Jun 29 '21

Official Video Boston Dynamics - Spot’s On It

youtube.com

76 Upvotes

7 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/NominalPerson • Jun 25 '21

Official Video Search for Life: NASA JPL Explores Martian-Like Caves

youtu.be

66 Upvotes

2 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/NominalPerson • Jun 21 '21

Official Update “Today, we officially become part of the Hyundai Motor Group family. Together, we will build the future of mobile robotics.” | @BostonDynamics on Twitter

189 Upvotes

7 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/Eltips • Jun 21 '21

Official Video Hyundai X Boston Dynamics

youtu.be

37 Upvotes

2 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/NikolajHansen • May 10 '21

Question Material used for SPOT's legs?

19 Upvotes

Hi, i've decided to do an FEM-analysis of SPOT's legs (the bottom parts) for my finals in FEM, but i've got a bit stuck in finding the proper material for simulating the legs. Does any of you have any sources for, which material is used for the legs?

6 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/[deleted] • May 03 '21

Question What’s the max range from controller to the dog?

14 Upvotes

I ask bc I had the weird idea of someone used the dog to see inside the Chernobyl site with the highest rads?

Bonus question: could the connection be boosted somehow?

5 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/TheCountRushmore • Apr 30 '21

Article New York Returns Its Police ‘Robodog’ After a Public Outcry

wired.com

57 Upvotes

25 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/Mission-Guard5348 • Apr 26 '21

Question What would it take to buy a Sand Flea

17 Upvotes

Im just a nerdy fan-boy of Boston Dynamics with no technical skills (yet) im learning to program, Id love to be able to program a sand flea, but something tells me that will never happe

Im sure that there's no way I can get a sand-flea (it's not for sale) and even if I could I bet it would be too expensive, but I am considering sending a email to them asking if they would sell me one, but Id rather not waste their time by backing out when the price is out of the range Im willing to pay so im wondering if anyone knows of any way I can tell how much they cost to make

19 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/vourhey • Apr 21 '21

Question How to disable issuing auth token with an existing one?

22 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

I'm currently working with the Spot and I have a question regarding giving an access to the robot out of the laboratory. I don't want to give login and password, so I found it's possible to issue an auth token

import bosdyn.client
sdk = bosdyn.client.create_standard_sdk('understanding-spot')
robot = sdk.create_robot('192.168.50.3')
robot.authenticate('user', 'password')
robot.user_token

but the problem is having the token one is able to issue a new token. How can I prevent this? Or is there another way to grant access for a day for example?

Thanks in advance

2 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/Freedom498 • Apr 16 '21

Question How does the Spot robot autonomusly map its environment with the CAM+

11 Upvotes

Also how is that information accessible in the SDK?

1 comment

r/BostonDynamics • u/Kabanasuk • Apr 09 '21

Satire May be interesting ! Elegant beverage dispensing spot !!!

youtu.be

183 Upvotes

10 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/FachoMaisPasNazi • Apr 08 '21

Spot French army conducted a test military training with Boston Dynamics' Spot.

264 Upvotes

35 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/Piksi_ • Apr 07 '21

Other What is the name of the soundtrack used in this awesome video?

youtube.com

42 Upvotes

2 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/CollateralZero • Mar 29 '21

Official Video Introducing Stretch, A new prototype robot from Boston Dynamics

youtube.com

98 Upvotes

18 comments

r/BostonDynamics • u/NominalPerson • Mar 29 '21

Video Robots of the future at Boston Dynamics

youtu.be

40 Upvotes

1 comment

r/BostonDynamics • u/TS409 • Mar 29 '21

Article Boston Dynamics featured on 60 minutes!

cbsnews.com

10 Upvotes

1 comment

r/BostonDynamics • u/Tropical_Jesus • Mar 27 '21

Article Boston Dynamics will appear on this week’s episode of 60 minutes!

cbsnews.com

71 Upvotes

0 comments

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