There is no excuse for this
There is really no reason for this . What does the damn defense department want with it ??
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/06/science/running-robot-breaks-speed-record.html
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OK , I got the video working . Now let's see what you have to say ...
It runs like a cheetah , not a bear . Now , tell me what does the gd defense department wants with it ?
That was pretty cool!
What does the DD want with it? They are developing robots to use as warriors. Seems like an experiment and if I'm not mistaken,mimickinggalloping and running four-legged animals is very difficult.
I expect there is already a design problem . Yes it can run fast but how about stopping fast ? With the feet pointed backwards it would probably have a hard time making a quick stop . And I expect hard cornering would be a problem too .
Yup; a Cheetah's value for catching prey is not only it's sheer speed, but it's maneuverability.
Not to mention the Cheetah's pursuit ability is governed by a brain evolved just for this task.
The "brain" part will be even harder todevelopthan the mechanics.
Yes , coordinating with the visual sensors and balance sensors . It could be quite a task .
It might fool him but I don't think it would satisfy his "cycle of life" requirement . Killed by a robot ? It's just not the same ...
Robot warrior ? How does it distinguish friend from foe ?
Amazing! What afantasticfind Rich.
There are so many applications for this design,
How long before they can put the electrics on to it?
P ,
I think this device has a long way to go before it can be :
1] independent of the umbilicals
2] has enough stored power to have a good sized range
3] can stop and/or turn a corner quickly
4] is waterproof
5] Can function on actual terrain instead of in the lab
Most important of all:
6] Is able to distinguish friend from foe !
Mike ,
How committed are you to being a prey for bears ? How about big cats instead ?
My car can't distinguish between friend and foe either ... although it doesn't like SUVs .
You're right Mike , but how about collateral damage to civilians ?
Yes it does . However , there was a recent advance in battery technology . It may be as little as 1.5 years to being on the market . And it provides more than double the energy storage of the Tesla type batteries . Also the batteries are a lot cheaper . In other words , the wait may be nearly over for a full range e-car .
BTW , do you think this "cheetah" robot is using hydraulics for power in the video ?
Yes , I read about the brick . But they are probably going to succumb to GM now that the new battery is out of the lab . It's unfortunate .
As to hydraulics , I have seen them power a fast operating robot in the past . Still , I did not see any cylinders on the cheetah .
Yup I agree. We'll have robots in the air, on ground and wet; providing all manner of duties.
But with the flair of Robocop, I don't see.
Mike ,
That's the old fashioned way of doing things . But that no longer works . Now there are cell phones with cameras everywhere .
Fero ,
"I think it will be interesting to see where it all goes..."
I just hope it is not too damn interesting if you get my meaning .
Here is the latest strange robot . It does pole dancing !