Posted on 02/28/2017 7:23:43 AM PST by RoosterRedux
Google-owned robotics firm and “nightmare” factory Boston Dynamics has released video of its latest creation: a two-wheeled, four-legged hybrid robot named Handle.
The robot can stand on four legs, like Boston Dynamics’ previous creations such as BigDog and Spot. But at the end of its back two legs are two stabilised wheels, which let it stand up vertically and roll around at speeds of up to nine miles per hour. Think “Terminator riding on a hoverboard” and you’ll have a pretty good idea of the impression Handle gives off.
Boston Dynamics says the reason for the hybrid design is the simplicity it affords: rather than needing the complex joints of the fully-quadrupedal bots, Handle’s wheels can speed it around with little difficulty, while its front legs can be used for balance and for carrying loads of up to 50kg.
“Handle uses many of the same dynamics, balance and mobile manipulation principles found in the quadruped and biped robots we build,” Boston Dynamics said, “but with only about 10 actuated joints, it is significantly less complex. Wheels are efficient on flat surfaces while legs can go almost anywhere: by combining wheels and legs, Handle can have the best of both worlds.” The video does not, however, show Handle walking rather that scooting around on its wheels.
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Darn, I’d be afraid to eat that!
I have that crockpot.
Attracts or attacks?
It probably does both.
Oh, that would explain it.
I mean, people freak out here a lot, but usually not over a train picture.
You’re welcome.
Seeing weird stuff from around the world can be therapeutic...so I’m told.
And yes, the site does attack you.
More addictive than a big bag of addictive things. :)
Fish tacos and fried plantains.
“Fish tacos and fried plantains.”
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I am about to logoff for lunch and spotted your post.
Took away my appetite.:-)
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“Fish tacos and fried plantains.”
There really is nothing more that can be added to that statement.
It covers all bases.
....Fried Plantains....is there nothing that can’t be fried? :)
A sudden urge to say “Cricket” and “Rugby” in the same post has just come over me. No idea why.
Bringing up Rugby at a time like this wouldn’t be cricket, now, would it?
Picked a daughter up at school and there was a Dominican food truck out front. I gave her money for fish tacos and fried plantains. Turned out they were out of fish, but the plantains smelled really good.
I think rugby crossed with cricket would be fun.
Oh, I don’t know: http://www.six-nations-guide.co.uk/2017/
It doesn’t any lasting harm from time to time. :)
The Women’s Cricket World Cup is coming up this summer: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Women’s_Cricket_World_Cup
I’m sure everything will survive.
(Keep an eye out for any Helvetica Scenarios .)
Hmmm...
The Bowler may suffer some concussion when the batsman whacks him around the head as he dives at the stumps.
But the idea of a 4 or a 6 as you dive over the touch line anywhere around the pitch does sound interesting. :)
Field goals would take on a new meaning......
See, it could be a media sensation. Now how about incorporating snooker?
Already been done, it’s called Polo.
Looked just like Rugby on Horseback to me. Darn dangerous too, swinging that sledgehammer around.
Had the honour of repairing the telephone system after some hurray-Henry backed into the phone pole with his Range Rover.
A Cup of Tea and a Scone was provided. How civilised. :)
(Black Bears ,Henley)
I really shouldn’t pass judgment on something that I have never tried.
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Kitty help is best help!
I’m wheezing and I realized I’m very tired, so I’m going to take my silly self to bed. I was able to sit out with Charlie for about 30 minutes, but I sounded like a bad imitation of a bullfrog. Whooping from Pertussis is strong with this one.
I got two letters from Welfare, one stating I need to provide banking information, (deposit amounts, check amounts, etc.) and I have written a note on the page they provided saying I haven’t had a checking account in seven years. The other one reminded me that my SNAP application is due for renewal
Every three years, they mess up my account, and this is the year. If I can figure out how to set up the wireless FAX on my printer, I will FAX it to them in the morning. I just sent off the SNAP application today, and I am so disgusted with them it isn’t funny.
I would say, “Bunk it!” but I can’t afford the Medicare premiums. What a bunch of malarkey.
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