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Video of Big Dog
« 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
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Re: Video of Big Dog
« Reply #1 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!
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Re: Video of Big Dog
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2008, 11:08:25 AM »
Pretty darn amazing!
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Re: Video of Big Dog
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Video of Big Dog
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2008, 12:40:10 PM »
What's the MPG on the bad boy? Won't run on MREs.
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Re: Video of Big Dog
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Re: Video of Big Dog
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2008, 10:18:02 AM »
And it won't stain the carpet! Good dog!
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Re: Video of Big Dog
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2008, 06:10:42 PM »
Creepy! 

Did they put fake hair on it's legs?
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Re: Video of Big Dog
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2008, 06:11:45 PM »
Wicked cool.  I might have to fit one of those in a book somewhere.
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Re: Video of Big Dog
« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2008, 08:00:37 PM »
I'm still trying to think of a practical application. Doug, what's the plot line?
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Re: Video of Big Dog
« Reply #9 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
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