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Boston Dynamics’ four-legged machine SpotMini has already proved that it can easily open a door and walk through unchallenged, but now the robotics firm is teaching its robo-canines to fight back.This video shows SpotMini approaching the door as before, but this time it’s joined by a human with an ice hockey stick. Unperturbed by his distractions, SpotMini continues to grab the handle and turn it. Continue reading...
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Robots of all shapes and sizes took turns skiing, with varying degrees of success, down a course near Pyeongchang in what is believed to be the first robot skiing competition in the world. All entrants were required to measure more than 50cm in height, stand on 'two legs', have joints resembling elbow and knees, an independent power system and use ski plates and poles. The event was designed to capitalise on attention on Pyeongchang during the Winter Olympics Continue reading...
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Ground-breaking robotics engineering and design company Boston Dynamics have released footage of the SpotMini, a dog-like robot that can open doors in the most unsettling manner possible. The four-legged robot uses a mechanical arm with a pincer on the end to grasp and turn the handle and then hold open the door. Continue reading...
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