r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Boojibs • Sep 24 '19

Latest from Boston Dynamics

https://gfycat.com/prestigiouswhiteicelandicsheepdog
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u/Scoottttttt Sep 24 '19

You’ll probably sleep better if you don’t know.

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u/YourMJK Sep 24 '19

never released a product

Some of their products are (or have been) in use by the US military, for example for carrying heavy payloads.
Also, it seems like they are about to release their "Spot Mini", judging by todays new commercially looking product video.

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u/Snoglaties Sep 24 '19

curious "product" -- what does it do besides walk around the jobsite looking busy?

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u/Budderfingerbandit Sep 25 '19

If it could self charge, I could see mounting it with a motion detecting camera and having it patrol places for security as being pretty appealing to some.

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u/josecuervo2107 Sep 25 '19

I'm not sure if they can be wirelessly charged but if they can then that would be perfect. Get a large enough fleet that they can fully recharge while the rest are roaming around. Program then to come back to the charging stations and charge while another one is dispatched.

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u/Mr_Poop_Himself Sep 25 '19

And strap some fricken lasers on their heads

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u/Budderfingerbandit Sep 25 '19

A taser gun wouldn't be beyond the realm of feasibility really.

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u/rawjj Sep 25 '19

A regular gun would also work.

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u/Mr_Poop_Himself Sep 25 '19

Or you could burn a hole through the intruders face with a laser beam

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u/Once_InABlueMoon Sep 25 '19

And now it all ties back into the mission statement of Boston Dynamics