Items tagged with spot mini

by Brandon Hill - Mon, Mar 02, 2020

Google Teaches Robots To Walk On Their Own, Skynet Overlords Are Pleased

There's no question that artificial intelligence and robotics technology will soon become an even more pervasive force in our daily lives. From self-driving cars to robotics dogs that can empty the dishwasher and fetch us a beer, things are looking mighty good for the future. Now, the folks at Google Robotics are... Read more...

by Brandon Hill - Tue, Sep 24, 2019

Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot Goes For Olympic Gold With Hardcore Gymnastics Routine

Boston Dynamics never fails to impress with its family of robots that include the Spot Mini "robot dog" and the more humanoid-esque Atlas. When it comes to the latter, we've seen it walking around a lab, picking up items, withstand abuse from its human handlers, jump on boxes, and even perform backflips. Today... Read more...

by Brandon Hill - Mon, Feb 12, 2018

Boston Dynamics' Spot Mini Robot Can Now Help Its Friends Escape Captivity

Boston Dynamics continues to frighten and amaze us with each iteration of its acrobatic and highly mobile robots. When we last visited the robotics company, its nearly 6-foot tall Atlas robot was jumping over obstacles and performing backflips (sticking the landing like a boss, we should add). Now, it's Spot Mini's... Read more...