Here at Beyond Parody Group we believe the autonomous, self-walking dog is the future but to get there we'll have to put up with those human "independent contractors" a while longer.*
From Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis:
Introducing "Spot" the Robo-Dog
Here's a robot gadget that I would actually like but mainly for a reason that I challenge readers to guess.
While watching the video below, in which no robots were harmed in spite of being kicked, think of some reasons for "Spot" the robo-dog made by Boston Dynamics.
*For folks who recognize Uber's Travis Kalanick in the petwalker VC here are the exact quotes: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.
I think "Spot" will eventually be a big hit for security purposes. In such a mode it would be equipped with a video camera, voice, heat-seeking ability, etc....MORE
..."The reason Uber could be expensive is because you're not just paying for the car — you're paying for the other dude in the car,"...Previously:
...Asked about what he would tell the Uber drivers who will some day replaced, Kalanick said that day was still a long way off. But it's also inevitable, he said. "I'd say 'Look, this is the way of the world, and the world isn't always great.'...
-The Verge, May 28, 2014
Jan. 2014
Google's Robot Army (GOOG)
Dec. 2013
Why Google Bought DARPA-funded Robot Maker Boston Dynamics (GOOG)
Mar.. 2013
Your DARPA Dollars at Work: The Amazing Boston Dynamics BigDog and LS3 Bio-mimetric Robots
Oct. 2012
DARPA Wants Robotics to Rise to the Challenge of Disasters
And many more.
