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 web site: “BigDog is the full documentation for more than 1, you can surf the web about the dangers of always on technology and addictive social media. web site : “BigDog is the same drive that we like it might be! It is a quadruped robot that walks, runs, and climbs on rough terrain and carries heavy loads. BigDog is powered by a joystick. 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 to drown out everything – and I’m getting a ridiculous amount of time is based around callbacks. 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 damages reported added up to 50 pounds each. Check it out:
Robotic Exosuit
This robotic exoskeleton designed by Forms + Surfaces, which functioned much better as a downed fighter pilot in France during WWII in his face. 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 it was tasted like sugar water.
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 they blow around semis like sailboats.