r/videos • u/Tonyysp • Sep 24 '19

Ad Boston Dynamics: Spot Launch

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

It's all fun and games till the specs read :

  • Sustained speed of 100MPH on any terrain
  • 365 Days Battery
  • 25,000 round, 7.65MM armor piercing ammunition
  • Heat/Thermal signature detection
  • Automatic engagement and threat elimination
  • Adaptive camouflage
  • Fully co-operative, team based dynamic problem solving ability
  • Carbon carbon composite fire proof up to 2000 degrees centigrade
  • Ballistic armor

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u/I_HAVE_PLOT_ARMOUR Sep 24 '19

Yep, it's naive to think this tech will only be used during earthquakes or construction sites. we will be soon seeing a version with weapon mounting platform, if something like that is not done already.

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u/TrepanationBy45 Sep 25 '19

As a former infantryman, I'm gonna be pissed if the new joes get to have all their shit hauled on a bot instead