Spot the robot dog from Boston Dynamics has a few new tricks up its sleeve — err — robotic arm. | CNET

I know I've been calling this a creepy robot dog for the past few months, but I was admittedly star struck when I saw the Boston Dynamics Spot Robot in action at #AU2019. It's a quick little sucker, could barely keep it frame. This particular Spot has a FARO scanner attached to it, they have been working with Boston Dynamics as one of their initial use cases for construction. Another company, HoloBuilder, also just announced a partnership with Boston Dynamics and I have more information about th

Robotics company Boston Dynamics, now part of Google, is showing off its latest robot — Spot, a four-legged robot that can navigate office hallways or uneven wooded terrain. It can also recover after being tripped and even appears to withstand what looks to be a full-on assault. According to the video, Spot is a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation, weighing about 160 pounds. It is electrically powered and hydraulically actuated. Its sensor head helps navigate and negotiat