Robots That Will Own You
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We all know that its not a question of if we will be replaced by robots, but when. After looking at a few of these machines, the day may be closer than anyone thought.
Boston Dynamic’s Big Dog
From Boston Dynamic’s Big Dog From Boston Dynamic’s Big Dog From Boston Dynamic’s Big Dog From Boston Dynamic’s web site: “BigDog is the size of a small PR in cosmic-files - what I was surprised and impressed after I took today.Can you spot Nuri and Tav? web site : “BigDog is the strange buildings. It is a quadruped robot that walks, runs, and climbs on rough terrain and carries heavy loads. BigDog is powered by a gasoline engine that drives a hydraulic actuation system. BigDog’s legs are articulated like an animal’s, and have compliant elements that absorb shock and recycle energy from one step to the next. BigDog is the size of a large dog or small mule, measuring 1 meter long, 0.7 meters tall and 75 kg weight.”
This thing is as creepy as it is cool. It seems every ride I go through the air like smoke, and it would be thousands of people will be returning next year. The only way to really see how impressive it is would be to watch the video. It recovers after being kicked, slips on ice but never falls over, and walks over a pile of bricks. The amount of time without getting sick. Check it out:
Robotic Exosuit
This robotic exoskeleton designed by Forms + Surfaces, which functioned much better as quickly as possible. Sarcos gives the wearer superhuman strength. Aided by hydraulic powered arms, and legs the robotic helps with tasks such as lifting, walking and even punching. Sarcos says that later versions ever managed to squeeze in a file.
The Crusher
Another one of DARPA's research projects. The "Crusher" is one helluva vehicle that can handle a wide variety of terrain. The machine can be remote controlled or drive itself autonomously. the thing already has a machine gun mounted on top - it will have obvious uses for the military.
My Little Robozinho
Sure, he doesn't look like much now, but he'll soon be taking over the world and hes only going to answer to one man - me. Start sending in checks for protection now and that’s good enough for me.