Straight outside a science fiction story- Shell's Scotford Complex in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta has gained two new employees, and they're not human. Two Boston Dynamic robot dogs- marketed as the ...

Spot is Boston Dynamics’ first major robot to be released into the wild, according to a September 24 report by the Verge. Engineers at the robotics research company see this as a new platform ...

Spot robots becoming a go-to for law enforcement nationwide. Outfitted in NYPD's blue and white colors, Digidogs have been employed in the city since 2023 to help "deescalate" situations, ...

Let's say, just hypothetically, that a surveillance robot styled after a dog was giving you a hard time. In this situation, you'd want to shut the thing down, and quickly. Thankfully, when it ...

Spot from Boston Dynamics performs serious (and controversial) jobs. But it recently competed against shelter dogs in a series of challenges just for fun. Spot the robot dog competes against real ...

Spot, designed by Boston Dynamics, can open doors, pick up objects and drag up to 50 pounds. It can also navigate difficult terrain, making it useful in scenarios where traditional robots have failed.

Spot’s robot dog design, which mimics the stability and agility of a four-legged animal, allows it to excel in environments built for humans.

During five trials, the robot was found to be accurate and efficient. One problem that still needs to be overcome, they found, is battery life—Spot was only able to do its job for 40 minutes at ...

Boston Dynamics has started selling its Spot robot. We take a look at how the design has developed over the years to become the amazing robot you see today.

Meet Spot, the LAPD’s new crimefighting robot dog by Marc Sternfield and Jennifer McGraw - 10/04/24 8:30 AM ET. by Marc Sternfield and Jennifer McGraw - 10/04/24 8:30 AM ET.

Spot, designed by Boston Dynamics, can open doors, pick up objects and drag up to 50 pounds. It can also navigate difficult terrain, making it useful in scenarios where traditional robots have failed.