BigDog, rough-terrain robot, Boston Dynamics, Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

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Developer - Boston Dynamics, Inc.

Home page - bostondynamics.com/bigdog

BigDog on Wikipedia

"Young Ones", Jake Paltrow, 2014, USA

Article "Google's creepy BigDog robot goes to the movies in the Sundance sci-fi drama ‘Young Ones’"

by Bryan Bishop
January 24, 2014

 

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BigDog Reflexes

Uploaded on Jan 27, 2009

BigDog keeps its balance on rough terrain using reflexes and advanced controls.

 

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BigDog Weaponized

Uploaded on Mar 12, 2009

BigDog ready for battle.

 

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BigDog Beach'n

Uploaded on Apr 13, 2009

BigDog's Thailand trek wraps on the beach.

 

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BigDog Overview (Updated March 2010)

Uploaded on Apr 22, 2010

BigDog climbs in the woods, keeps its balance when kicked and when slipping on ice, travels through snow and mud, jogs 5 mph, and climbs some rubble.

 

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BigDog Evolution

Uploaded on Sep 9, 2011

Three generations of BigDog, including robot pup and recent highlights. 2004-2010.

 

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Dynamic Robot Manipulation

Published on Feb 28, 2013

BigDog handles heavy objects. The goal is to use the strength of the legs and torso to help power motions of the arm. This sort of dynamic, whole-body approach to manipulation is used routinely by human athletes and will enhance the performance of advanced robots. Boston Dynamics is developing the control and actuation techniques needed for dynamic manipulation. The cinderblock weighs about 35 lbs and the best throw is a bit more than 17 ft. The research is funded by the Army Research Laboratory's RCTA program.