Robotic ‘pack mule’ displays stunning reflexes
New Scientist Robotic ‘pack mule’ displays stunning reflexes - Breaking News

A nimble, four-legged robot is so surefooted it can recover its balance even after being given a hefty kick. The machine, which moves like a cross between a goat and a pantomime horse, is being developed as a robotic pack mule for the US military.
BigDog is described by its developers Boston Dynamics as %u201Cthe most advanced quadruped robot on Earth%u201D. The company have released a new video of the robot negotiating steep slopes, crossing rocky ground and dealing with the sharp kick. View the impressive clip here (28MB Windows media file).
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