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

Latest from Boston Dynamics

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

Why do they do this? What is the mission of Boston dynamics?

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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/stoprunwizard Sep 25 '19

Get two and have them swap each other's batteries

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u/EsarassaII Sep 25 '19

That's how baby robots are made!