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The video of Atlas wandering around in the forest didn't specify who is funding this work. I suspect it is still DARPA despite Google's purchase of Boston Dynamics. The utility of a bipedal robot for military applications isn't as clear as it is for Big Dog where replacing a pack mule is the obvious role. I suppose it could still be a load carrier much like a Sherpa in mountain climbing.I keep being impressed on how quickly robots from Boston Dynamics can move about compared to their competitors. It seems like they have their software embedded right down in the firmware so there is no high level and slowed down processing involved. Something like digital reflexes and muscle memory.
The video of Atlas wandering around in the forest didn't specify who is funding this work. I suspect it is still DARPA despite Google's purchase of Boston Dynamics. The utility of a bipedal robot for military applications isn't as clear as it is for Big Dog where replacing a pack mule is the obvious role. I suppose it could still be a load carrier much like a Sherpa in mountain climbing.
I keep being impressed on how quickly robots from Boston Dynamics can move about compared to their competitors. It seems like they have their software embedded right down in the firmware so there is no high level and slowed down processing involved. Something like digital reflexes and muscle memory.
