The uncanny evolution of Boston Dynamics robots

When you hear Boston Dynamics what comes to mind is advanced robots that can do everything from gymnastics to the dishes. But the firm has seen quite an impressive progression in the past few years that has led it to overcome many of its initial shortcomings.
The early stages of Boston Dynamics consisted of its first legged robot, the “BigDog,” which was debuted in 2004. The robot was designed to be a pack mule for soldiers carrying around 400 lbs (181 kg) and navigating difficult terrains. The project, however, was shelved as the robot was deemed too loud for combat use.
Then came along Cheetah and WildCat, running robots based on canines as their names indicate. But Boston Dynamics would only really progress with the arrival of the now-famous Spot in 2015.
Spot is an electrically powered and hydraulically actuated robot that weighs a mere 160 lbs (72 kg), making it much smaller and quieter than its previous canine-inspired ancestors. Spot can climb terrain, avoid obstacles, see 360-degrees, and perform several programmed tasks.
But Boston Dynamics did not stop there. There is also SpotMini, Spot Arm, PETMAN, Atlas, Handle and Stretch. In the latest developments, it has been announced that the firm has been acquired by Hyundai.
What does that mean for Boston Dynamics' future? We explore this question and more in our video.
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[@vspatmx7458]

These guys are so competent
Its a mystery as to why Google sold its holdings of this fantastic company

[@Burndo]

Video: They can Run Fast
Me: meh...
Video: They can open doors
Me: lol
Video: They can also do your dishes
Me: Take All My Money!!!!!💰

[@shrijeet.gaikwad]

the way they are kicking .hurts..
but these robots man, these are so ossum

[@danielovercash1093]

That last one is gonna terk mah jerb

[@paluterminator495]

Wow

[@kumarasami795]

Bro super

[@BasswobbleFattronix]

didnt even mention "On December 13, 2013, the company was acquired by Google X (later X, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.) for an unknown price."

[@vinterskog]

It looks like a vintage ad by OCP or Cyberdyne Systems.

[@jackleung0124]

1:49 make me laugh

[@NawtieBoy96]

they look so awful , imagine them replacing us in our jobs in the next 10 years. millions of lives will be affected.

[@yashsharma-td6ii]

Well that's not gonna happen trust me 😂😂

[@patel267]

@@yashsharma-td6ii may happen ..... can't say anything ........ nobody thought corona will be this much devastating but it is ..... in short anything can happen in future, even in a span of 10 years ....

[@BasswobbleFattronix]

​@@yashsharma-td6ii Humans need not apply - ua-cam.com/video/7Pq-S557XQU/v-deo.html

[@Amilakasun1]

AI will replace almost all down-to-earth jobs within 10 years including doctors (not that people have to worry about healthcare in 2030). There will still be big stuff like cold fusion and space travel/mining to be done later. The whole app market will be replaced with AI.