[oldasrocks]

But which bathroom will they use?

[BikerJoe]

I’m more impressed that the power supply lasted that long.

[Restless]

The robot identifies as tripedal and rejects your bigoted bipedal label.

[rightwingcrazy]

“running gait”

That implies that both feet were off the ground at some point in each stride. I wonder if it would have been more efficient for it just to walk. 3 miles in 53 minutes is not blazingly fast.

[freefdny]

“What makes the feat so impressive is that Cassie learnt to walk by itself, using just machine-learning and a lot of failure to gain the balance and gait required to go for extended runs.”
Skynet becoming self aware.

[AnglePark]

Ahhh... it’s so cute these kids think their innovations will be used for “performing tasks that help people live more fulfilling lives at work and at home.”

[blueunicorn6]

Our next Army general.

[nuke_road_warrior]

Will he/she/xe/they compete in the 2024 Olympics? Is lube oil a prohibited performance enhancing substance? Will he/she/xe/they break the cardboard bed? Inquiring minds want to know.

[Flick Lives]

Cassie, you've changed!

[wrench]

Why is it limping on it’s right foot?

[cuban leaf]

What makes the feat so impressive is that Cassie learnt to walk by itself, using just machine-learning and a lot of failure to gain the balance and gait required to go for extended runs.

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That’s how humans do it.

[G Larry]

I walk the dog at that pace.

[enumerated]

That robot sucks. I hope that isn’t full speed - the humans are walking faster than the robot is running.

They should have turned the speed way up before they waste people’s time - even if it crashes a few times - let’s see how fast it can go.

[wildcard_redneck]

Here is Kevin McCarthy reacting to the news:

[AlaskaErik]

I did the three mile run in Marine Corps boot camp in 22:30. And I was slow. The fastest people were under 18 minutes.

[Born to Conserve]

They only showed it walking, and it was a terribly awkward gait.

[Hootowl]

Not sure I would call that a “run.” More like a fast walk.

[Myrddin]

When a bipedal robot can rollerskate on quads in dim light in a rink full of humans with a range of age and experience AND avoid falling or injuring other skaters, the product will be mature. I’m not making bets on when that might be achieved.