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A Bigger BigDog
Boston Dynamics, makers of the BigDog robot have won another contract worth $32 million from DARPA to make an LS3 or Legged Squad Support System.
Each LS3 will carry up to 400 pounds and run for 20 miles or 24 hours. The press release states:
The program goal is to develop a walking quadruped platform that will [...]
Boston Dynamics Petman
Boston Dynamics, makers of Big Dog, have been developing Petman. Just like Big Dog, it has the ability to remain upright when pushed. Petman will be used by the US military for testing chemical protection clothing to be worn on soldiers.
What makes Petman so interesting is the realistic human gait and heel to toe walking, [...]
Jumping Robot
This innocent looking four wheeled rover by Boston Dynamics, can actually jump over a 7 1/2 foot high fence thanks to an actuator leg.
The robot, called the Precision Urban Hopper, is semi-autonomous and GPS-guided. It could potentially be used for urban surveillance by the military.
The Precision Urban Hopper is scheduled to be delivered by the [...]