“Dashing through the snow, in a four-legged robot drawn sleigh.”
Okay, we know that’s not exactly how the Christmas classic goes – but if Massachusetts-based robotics company Boston Dynamics has their way, this could very well be what Santa’s future looks like.
The robotics maker unveiled this strange – and somewhat creepy – holiday video Wednesday, showing three of its four-legged “Spot” robots pulling a sleigh.
Spot is a new version of the company’s “BigDog” robot, an all-terrain robot designed for military use. The animal-like robot can carry 340 pounds and plays fetch with concrete blocks. Spot on the other hand is a bit more gentle.
Designed for indoor and outdoor use, Spot only weighs about 160 pounds and has a sensor on its head that helps it navigate through rough terrain.
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