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Title: Video of Big Dog
Post by: Ksail101 on June 01, 2008, 10:01:50 AM

I was really amazed at the ability of this robot. The legs work almost as if they are real and have a brain directing them. It shows we are getting closer to A.I. The ice walking part in this video blows my mind. It really looks like a dog trying to gain its footing.

http://shock.military.com/Shock/videos.do?displayContent=164333 (http://shock.military.com/Shock/videos.do?displayContent=164333)

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: CurrieS103 on June 01, 2008, 10:17:29 AM

What was old is new again.  Kinda looks like a pack horse or mule on steroids.  Maybe the old style cavalry may ride again!

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: Hazcat on June 01, 2008, 11:08:25 AM

Pretty darn amazing!

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: tombogan03884 on June 01, 2008, 12:28:39 PM

If it had a head you would want to scratch its ears !

Quote from: curries103 on June 01, 2008, 10:17:29 AM

What was old is new again.  Kinda looks like a pack horse or mule on steroids.  Maybe the old style cavalry may ride again!

No need to water, feed, curry or shovel up after your trusty steed.

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: DDMac on June 01, 2008, 12:40:10 PM

What's the MPG on the bad boy? Won't run on MREs.
Mac.

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: gunman1911 on June 02, 2008, 10:18:02 AM

And it won't stain the carpet! Good dog!

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: Mojave Desert on June 02, 2008, 06:10:42 PM

Creepy! 

Did they put fake hair on it's legs?

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: Dougdubya on June 02, 2008, 06:11:45 PM

Wicked cool.  I might have to fit one of those in a book somewhere.

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: DDMac on June 02, 2008, 08:00:37 PM

I'm still trying to think of a practical application. Doug, what's the plot line?
Mac.

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: Dougdubya on June 02, 2008, 08:06:37 PM

Can't fit it into my current Chechnia storyline.  No field work, and no need to haul 360 pounds of equipment.

However, I do have miniature dronebots sabotaging nuclear reactors in my next Stony Man novel. 

Maybe throw in an armed Big Dog style 'bot or two for extra muscle. :D

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: DDMac on June 02, 2008, 08:25:33 PM

Cool! Don't forget some way to hump and pump the gas for the beast. 50-1 gas/oil mix I'd guess.
 Mac.

Title: Re: Video of Big Dog
Post by: leatherman92 on June 05, 2008, 08:01:44 AM

Cool thanks fo posting!