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- 1Maker Unveils Home-Built Quadruped Robot Dogsbod●Introduction The quadruped robot, dogsbod , represents a culmination of meticulous design, construction, and programming
A robotics hobbyist has introduced dogsbod, a quadruped robot built from scratch through custom design, construction and programming. The machine is intended to navigate complex terrain, and the builder describes the project as driven by a long-standing fascination with four-legged robots. The full write-up covers the engineering behind the walking system.
- 2Robot dogs to patrol Pittsburgh airport for spills and air quality▼Robot dogs will soon patrol the Pittsburgh airport to spot spills and monitor air quality
Robot dogs will soon be deployed at Pittsburgh International Airport, where they will patrol terminals to detect spills and monitor air quality. The announcement has drawn attention as a high-profile example of quadruped robots moving into everyday public spaces, with commentators weighing the practical safety benefits against questions about surveillance and the growing presence of autonomous machines in airports.
- 3Robot Dog Completes Full Marathon Without Recharging▼This Robot Dog Crushed a Marathon Without Stopping to Recharge
A quadruped robot dog has reportedly completed a full marathon distance of 42.2 kilometres without stopping to recharge, according to a report by Singularity Hub. If confirmed, the run would mark a notable milestone in robot endurance and battery performance, as most legged robots remain limited by short operating times. Details about the robot's maker and the conditions of the run have not been disclosed.
- 4Boston Dynamics robot dogs dance for Detroit auto congress▼Four dancing robot dogs from Boston Dynamics greet attendees of the Automotive News Congress in downtown Detroit.
Four Boston Dynamics Spot robot dogs performed choreographed dance routines for attendees at the Automotive News Congress in downtown Detroit. The demonstration showcased advances in quadruped robotics to an audience of automotive industry leaders, drawing attention as carmakers weigh automation and robotics for factories and beyond.
- 5ICE to buy modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs in $1.3 million deal▼ICE to buy modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs in $1.3 million contract
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs under a $1.3 million contract, the Boston Globe reports. The deal puts quadruped robots, better known from industrial and disaster-response settings, into the hands of the agency responsible for immigration enforcement, drawing attention to how such machines will be deployed and raising questions among critics about surveillance and the militarisation of immigration operations.
- 6Boston Dynamics robot dogs dance at Automotive News Congress▼Automotive News Congress showcases Boston Dynamics' dancing robot dogs
Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dogs performed a choreographed dance routine at the Automotive News Congress, drawing attention from attendees and media. The demonstration highlighted the robotics company's quadruped machines, known for their agility and entertainment value, and underscored growing interest in robotics within the automotive industry.
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is equipping itself with robot dogs in a $1.3 million investment. The agency plans to use the quadruped robots for surveillance and operational support, and the purchase is drawing attention to how federal immigration authorities are expanding their use of military-style technology.
- 8Boston Dynamics robot dogs dance at Automotive News Congress▼Robot dogs from Boston Dynamics dance at Automotive News Congress
Robot dogs developed by Boston Dynamics performed a choreographed dance routine at the Automotive News Congress in Detroit. The demonstration showcased the company's quadruped robots to an audience from the automotive industry. Clips of the performance drew attention online, with viewers amused by the robots' agility and coordination.