AlphaDog Proto
The AlphaDog Proto is a lab prototype for the Legged Squad Support System, a robot being developed by Boston Dynamics with funding from DARPA and the US Marine Corps. When fully developed the system will carry 400 lbs of payload on 20-mile missions in rough terrain. The first version of the complete robot will be ready in 2012. This video shows early results from the lab where we are developing the control systems and locomotion platform. This lab prototype is powered remotely. AlphaDog will draw power from an internal combustion engine, which we designed to be 10x quieter than BigDog. The field version of AlphaDog will have a sensor head packed with terrain sensors. Boston Dynamics leads a development team that includes AAI Corp, Bell Helicopter, CMU/NREC, FEV, JPL and Woodward HRT. For more information visit us at www.BostonDynamics.com.
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The Most Advanced Quadruped Robot on Earth
BigDog is the alpha male of the Boston Dynamics family of robots. It is a quadruped robot that walks, runs, and climbs on rough terrain and carries heavy loads. BigDog is powered by a gasoline engine that drives a hydraulic actuation system. 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. www.bdi.com
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Boston Dynamics Big Dog (new video March 2008)
Boston Dynamics just released a new video of the Big Dog on ice and snow, and also demoing its walking gait.
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Are We Giving Robots Too Much Power?
Panelists discuss whether controversial decisions by the Robot Congress and President Executron indicate robots have too much control over our lives. More coverage at: onion.com
Subscribe to our channel at youtube.com The hilarious, somewhat flawed predecessor to Boston Dynamics’ infamous Big Dog Robot. For reference see: youtube.com Created by Seedwell / Pantless Knights Produced by Peter Furia, Beau Lewis, Dana Kruse, and Debbie Glasband. Camera by Dana Kruse.
Boston Dynamics BIGDOG Robot
The quadrupedal pack robot from Boston Dynamics, designed for military use.
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