Now this is just freaky

  • boofhead
    boofhead
    16 years ago

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    This is a robotic pack-mule called BigDog by Boston Dynamics.

    It's petrol powered and capable of carrying 120 pounds.

    Oh yeah, one other thing, it's funded by the pentagon...

  • kingchops
    kingchops
    16 years ago

    Pretty scary to see how good these machines are getting.

  • Haulen Ass
    Haulen Ass
    16 years ago

    The company's web site says the thing can get up to 4mph running... not too shabby for a robot.

     

    I want the killer guard dog version

  • Peter
    Peter
    16 years ago

    Its good to know when WW3 breaks out something will survive.

  • Rocket
    Rocket
    16 years ago
    Not very stealthy is it ?

    Kinda wierd, but I would love to see the postman try and spray THAT with mace !
  • GREG
    GREG
    16 years ago
    Man, that is just so Star Wars.

    KC ya can bet your bottom dollar that with a bit of time it will run as qiute as on mains. Mini nuke powered load carrying monsters roaming the planet.

    Scary shit.
  • boofhead
    boofhead
    16 years ago
    Yeah I find that freaky as well. Especially when they kick it and when it's on ice.
  • snagger
    snagger
    16 years ago

    JUst the shot ,no need to go to the esky any more in any terrain,just put the esky on that Fucker.