A Robot Dog That Will Carry Your Gear!

RallyPoint Shared Content — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:19:05 -0400

Originally published by ArmedForcesUpdate on YouTube:
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US Military defense contractor Boston Dynamics unveils it's latest robot dog named spot. Spot is a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation. It is electrically powered and hydraulically actuated. Spot has a sensor head that helps it navigate and negotiate rough terrain. Spot weighs about 160 lbs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLqM7TJX4BE

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2015 2:19 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:19:40 -0400

And what happens when the dog breaks down?

Response by SGT Don Matyja made Jun 19 at 2015 2:32 PM

SGT Don Matyja — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:32:08 -0400

It's not very stelthy for patroles. something else for a solder to maintain. and spend money on that we do not have in the frist place. the replacement part end would make them a lot of CASH

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 19 at 2015 11:17 PM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:17:19 -0400

What's wrong with carrying your own gear?

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jun 19 at 2015 11:21 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:21:35 -0400

It's all fun and games until spot runs out of batteries. Or takes one through the running lights (literally?) and the team gets to spread load his gear.

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Jun 20 at 2015 12:41 AM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 00:41:44 -0400

Robot dog will stealthily enter your camp and cut all your throats