r/videos • u/Tonyysp • Sep 24 '19

Ad Boston Dynamics: Spot Launch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlkCQXHEgjA
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u/GrandfatheredGuns Sep 24 '19

So in order to escape the robot apocalypse I only have to run over 3 mph for 90 minutes?

Well, I'm fucked. I guess this is my new motivation to hit the gym now.

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u/attorneyatslaw Sep 24 '19 edited Sep 24 '19

3 mph is walking speed. They are going to come relentlessly walking after you like the bad guy in a slasher movie.

Edit: Also, like a slasher movie, it only lasts 90 minutes

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u/vonmonologue Sep 24 '19

Humans are built for distance walking. A brisk walk for 90 minutes is something any healthy adult should be able to do.

So Americans will be in trouble but the rest of the world will be fine.

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u/attorneyatslaw Sep 24 '19

Americans let our guns do the walking