Military Spot Robot Dog

Named after man s best friend spot is a four legged robot one of a type that could soon have a role helping the us marines corps.
Military spot robot dog. Spot is an agile mobile robot that navigates terrain with unprecedented mobility allowing you to automate routine inspection tasks and data capture safely accurately and frequently. That seems to be the thinking behind singapore s newest addition spot. The us marines corps has been conducting training exercises alongside spot a 160 pound robotic dog. Darpa announced that it has already begun running simulated combat tests with marines accompanied by spot robots.
Safer more efficient and more predictable operations. Want a dog without the pain of house training it. Meet the military s new maybe terrifying four legged robotic dog. Boston dynamics has the solution for you with spot its robotic dog is up for any task without the need for treats.
While ls3 replaces mules spot is an alternative to military dogs poking ahead of troops into houses or around corners. It was funded by darpa but the project was shelved after the bigdog was deemed too loud for combat. Built by google owned boston dynamics the 160 pound. Spot is the work of infamous us robotics firm boston dynamics the maker of downright terrifyingly advanced canine like robots which were originally developed for the military but now seem to be playing a more friendly role in society.
The 160 pound robot is battery powered and remotely controlled with the.