It’s alive!
That’s the coolest robot video I’ve seen yet. It’s from a few years ago. I wonder where they’re at now.
http://www.bostondynamics.com/robot_bigdog.html
BigDog runs at 4 mph, climbs slopes up to 35 degrees, walks across rubble, climbs muddy hiking trails, walks in snow and water, and carries 340 lb load.
Development of the original BigDog robot was funded by DARPA. Work to add a manipulator and do dynamic manipulation was funded by the Army Research Laboratory’s RCTA program.
Had my 16 yr old mix beagle/dachshund to the vet yesterday. $500+for a back x-4ay and exam with a dogs version of ibuprofin.