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Thorzdad
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Feb 3, 2021, 04:07 PM
 
The latest upgrade to Boston Dynamics’ Spot.
Adorable or nightmare fuel?

     
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Feb 3, 2021, 05:52 PM
 
Incredible that this thing hasn’t appeared as a movie prop yet
     
Laminar
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Feb 3, 2021, 07:01 PM
 
I would be more worried standing near Tesla's self-plugin charger arm.

     
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Feb 5, 2021, 08:59 AM
 
Originally Posted by reader50 View Post
I would be more worried standing near Tesla's self-plugin charger arm.

Paging Doc Oc. Your missing arm has been found.
This space for Hire! Reasonable rates. Reach an audience of literally dozens!
     
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Feb 5, 2021, 11:57 AM
 
Originally Posted by Thorzdad View Post
The latest upgrade to Boston Dynamics’ Spot.
Adorable or nightmare fuel?

Apparently this isn't a remote control situation, the robot senses laundry and picks it up. Not sure how it would discern "laundry" from "puppy" but ok.
     
   
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