Terrifying two legged giant robot being developed by Google

[humble3d]

Terrifying two legged giant robot being developed by Google



The robo karate kid! Terrifying two legged giant robot being developed by Google learns to stand on one leg - and recreates scene from cult film
ATLAS Robot built by Boston Dyanmics- which Google recently bought
Dubbed Ian, the Atlas robot is 6ft 2in tall and weighs in at 330lb
Was programmed to perform move by Florida team

For fans of the cult film the Karate Kid, it is a familiar pose.
However, in the latest video from the US military team developing a two legged fighting robot, the buildup to 'crane kick' is seen in a new way.

The researchers taught the robot to stand on one leg - recreating a key scene from the film in the process.

The Atlas robot has already shown it can walk, jump and even drive a car

THE ATLAS ROBOT

According to Boston Dynamics, Atlas is a 'high mobility, humanoid robot designed to negotiate outdoor, rough terrain.
'Atlas can walk bipedally leaving the upper limbs free to lift, carry, and manipulate the environment.

'In extremely challenging terrain, Atlas is strong and coordinated enough to climb using hands and feet, to pick its way through congested spaces.'
The Atlas robot created by Google-owned firm Boston Dynamics is a formidable figure at 6ft 2in tall and weighing in at 330lb.

The robot boasts 28 hydraulically actuated joints and stereo vision, and is one of the most advanced robots ever created.

However, it's not just karate - Ian has another trick up his sleeve - software written by the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Interaction which allows him to drive a car.
'To achieve this level of maneuverability in robots, researchers at IHMC look toward nature,' the team say.

'Inspired by the speed of cheetahs, the endurance of horses, the maneuverability of monkeys, and the versatility of humans, IHMC researchers are on a quest to develop legged robots that are fast, efficient, and graceful, with the mobility required to access many of the same places that humans can.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2829213/The-robo-karate-kid-Terrifying-two-legged-giant-robot-developed-Google-learns-stand-one-leg-recreates-scene-cult-film.html

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[dMog]

does it have guns yet... :unsure: ...seriously tho if anyone wanted to make robot for military purposes they would not need to make it a biped for movement...just fast moving weapons platform is required i can either be tank tracked, wheeled, float or fly or all of the above...far too easy to stop a bipedal robot...just damage a leg

[OrbingStorm]

I would like to fight it with a light saber(if they existed) :battle:

[nIGHT]

Not all robots made are meant to harm anyone. :(

Some are nice and a very good companion to humans.

A very popular example is Number 5 (also known as Johnny 5) in Short Circuit movie.

He is a good robot and a great actor too. :wub:

Another is your harmless vibrator. :yes:

Just like humans, some are mean and likely to commit not-so-good things to others :wedgie: while some even hurt will find forgiveness. :P

In the future, robots will save your life.

Robots can do rescue mission and surgery. :medic:

It will send flowers and chocolates to your girlfriend/wife on your anniversary or her birthday in case you forgot to do it again. :flowers: :birthday:

It can even cook for you and wash your clothes and do a lot of stuff which you should have done a long time ago. :showoff:

God created humans and taught them how to love.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Humans are starting to create robots.

Why can't he (humans) do the same like his Father (God) did to his children (humans)? Taught him (robot) the meaning of love. :rolleyes:

So don't try to weaponize :guns: :tank: but show how humans love his children (robot). ;)

[jackieo]

Yet another reason to DESPISE google.