Interrupting My PF Vacation: Behold DARPA's BigDog Project!

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The discussion highlights excitement over DARPA's BigDog project, showcasing a video that demonstrates its capabilities. Participants express amazement at the technology and its potential applications, such as carrying camping gear. There is curiosity about what motivates the robot's performance, humorously questioning what treats it might receive. The project is seen as a significant advancement in robotics, sparking interest in personal investment for practical use. Overall, the BigDog project is viewed as an impressive innovation in robotic mobility.
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I had to interrupt my PF vacation to post this video - a DARPA project.

WOW! Be sure to watch the entire video.
http://www.bostondynamics.com/content/sec.php?section=BigDog
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
I had to interrupt my PF vacation to post this video - a DARPA project.

WOW! Be sure to watch the entire video.
http://www.bostondynamics.com/content/sec.php?section=BigDog


wow is an understatement.

btw, what do they give the dog as treats?
 
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Wild, I got a link to this site in an email from someone at work, I was actually thinking of posting it here but you beat me to it Ivan. It is quite amazing eh, I think ill invest in one to carry my camping gear next year at algonquin park.
 

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