Boston Dynamics Wildcat Can Gallop — No Strings Attached 257
Boston Dynamics has been making eye-catching (and sort of creepy) military-oriented robots for several years, and we've noted several times the Big Dog utility robot. The newest creation is the untethered, gas-powered Wildcat; this is definitely not something I want chasing after me. (Not as fast as the previous, tethered version — yet.)
Not something I want chasing after me (Score:5, Funny)
Kinda reminds me of my ex, actually. Fast, noisy, high maintenance.
Re:Government waste (Score:5, Funny)
Horse? Not even close.
Re:Government waste (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Government waste (Score:5, Funny)
Why not just use a horse? Costs less, more reliable, powered by renewable resources ... the horse.
And edible.
Re:Only one purpose (Score:4, Funny)
"Maybe we should invest in researching mind-control helmets for donkeys,"
Because congress would kill funding thinking it would be used on them.
Re:Only one purpose (Score:4, Funny)
I thought the noise was a safety feature, to warn people to get the fuck out of the way of the infernal contraption.