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Boston Dynamics Spot, the robot dog!

You would have known  Boston Dynamics,  a world leader in mobile robots (that's why they have "Dynamics" in their name!). They create robots with advanced mobility, dexterity and intelligence. One of the most famous is the humanoid robot Atlas, whose hobby is parkour! FUN FACT:  Those guys kick their robots to test stability! Recently in June, the Boston Dynamics debuted sales for Spot, the agile robot that climbs stairs and traverses rough terrain with ease. FEATURES MOBILITY Spot's leg was designed to move fast ( 1.6 m/s ). The system automatically adapts to keep the robot moving smoothly. It knows how to climb stairs and avoid wars. Spot can also "get up" when it falls most of the time PERCEPTIVE Spot cameras on all four sides to know where it is walking.  AUTONOMOUS Spot's movements are remote-controlled by an operator. But Spot can automatically do some basic things. Spot also comes equipped with  Autowalk , an easy-to-use tablet feature that allows