OK, Boston Dynamics robots are now getting seriously scary

[pokerfan]

Just in time for Halloween...



Uploaded by BostonDynamics on Oct 30, 2011
PETMAN is an anthropomorphic robot developed by Boston Dynamics for testing special clothing used by the US Army. PETMAN balances itself as it walks, squats and does simple calisthenics. PETMAN simulates human physiology by controlling temperature, humidity and sweating inside the clothing to provide realistic test conditions. PETMAN development is lead by Boston Dynamics, working in partnership with Measurement Technologies Northwest, Oak Ridge National Lab and MRI Global. The work is being done for the US Army PD-CCAT-TI.

http://youtu.be/mclbVTIYG8E

[Ian David]

1. No disassemble PETMAN! n/t

[pokerfan]

2. Yes, disassemble ALL OVER THE PLACE!

I'm thinking it's more like... "Hasta la vista, baby. Chill out, dickwad. No problemo."



(If Boston Dynamics change their name to Skynet, we're getting steel-plated front doors.)

[Occulus]

3. from the comments:

Dear Boston Dynamics, please put a terrifying skull head on the top. Thank you,

My Nightmares

:D

[Arctic Dave]

4. "for testing special clothing"

Really? Spend millions of dollars for this or just have a few grunts do it for a few grand a piece. That has to be the lamest cover stories ever.

[pokerfan]

5. A robot and his dog...

[YankeyMCC]

6. Freaked me out a bit when I saw this story this morning because

Last night I started rewatch BSG ;)

[sofa king]

7. Welcome to "the Uncanny Valley."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/oct/27/tintin-uncanny-valley-computer-graphics?newsfeed=true

Ushering in a new era of creepy pornography.