Developers believe the cheetah-bot will eventually be able to reach speeds of 70mph
Engineering firm Boston Dynamics has won a multi-million dollar contract to develop two futuristic battlefield bots, a robotic cheetah and a human-like robot, for the Department of Defence.
Boston Dynamics have said that its Terminator-like robot robot, Atlas, will have two arms and legs, but no head, and be able to walk and jog upright, climb and squeeze through narrow alleyways and use its hands.
Meanwhile, its robotic Cheetah will be able to outrun any human being and in addition to walking and sprinting on four legs will be designed to turn corners, zig-zag and start and stop on command.
The robo-cat, which is currently being manufactured, is hoping to be ready in 20 months. Engineers believe the prototype will be able to run 30mph. However, it believes it will eventually be able to reach speeds of 70mph.
The robotic Cheetah will seems to be suited for chasing down enemy prey but the company said it was more interested in advancing the technology of the robo-cat, than developing its battlefield responsibilities.
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Boston Dynamics have said that its Terminator-like robot robot, Atlas, will have two arms and legs, but no head, and be able to walk and jog upright, climb and squeeze through narrow alleyways and use its hands.
Meanwhile, its robotic Cheetah will be able to outrun any human being and in addition to walking and sprinting on four legs will be designed to turn corners, zig-zag and start and stop on command.
The robo-cat, which is currently being manufactured, is hoping to be ready in 20 months. Engineers believe the prototype will be able to run 30mph. However, it believes it will eventually be able to reach speeds of 70mph.
The robotic Cheetah will seems to be suited for chasing down enemy prey but the company said it was more interested in advancing the technology of the robo-cat, than developing its battlefield responsibilities.
Boston Dynamics the latest company to develop robotic animals for use ....Read the rest if the article at:
http://www.manufacturingdigital.com/sectors/aerospace-defense/boston-dynamics-set-build-robot-cheetah-us-department-defence
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